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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,990 cc

K61 JSAMOT history

K61 JSA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,401 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K61 JSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K61 JSA was last recorded at 104,401 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,643 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
758 miles
Average per year
1,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,401 miles
  • 2022 – 103,643 miles
  • 2017 – 103,467 miles
  • 2016 – 103,197 miles
  • 2015 – 102,390 miles
  • 2014 – 102,225 miles
  • 2013 – 100,033 miles
  • 2012 – 96,963 miles
  • 2011 – 92,322 miles
  • 2010 – 87,112 miles
  • 2009 – 82,564 miles
  • 2008 – 76,941 miles
  • 2007 – 70,794 miles
  • 2006 – 65,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SUBFRAME BUSH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,401 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    207586415446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SUBFRAME BUSH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    497726950474
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,633 miles (+166)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    142732618503
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,467 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,467 miles
    Test number
    589482144850
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Throttle body housing

  5. Pass103,197 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    838792265125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release is broken but bonnet can still be opened by other means

  6. Pass102,390 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    284450735756
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail102,386 miles (+5)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    370116097954
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail102,381 miles (+156)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    297585644635
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor / inner wheel arch near suspension mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak engine (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak gearbox (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Pass102,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    218146564081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail102,225 miles (+2,192)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    688256264076
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,033 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    298105563023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,030 miles (+3,067)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,030 miles
    Test number
    527883543069
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass96,963 miles (+4,641)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    329154832025
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail92,322 miles1 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,322 miles
    Test number
    236758521087
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass92,322 miles (+5,210)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,322 miles
    Test number
    596508321038
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass87,112 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    401419010073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    614484249071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail82,564 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    562690249041
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass76,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    160165748062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail76,941 miles (+6,147)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    340925548031
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass70,794 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    564559737085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    222284646062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K61 JSA

Does K61 JSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K61 JSA expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K61 JSA?
The MOT on K61 JSA expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K61 JSA done?
K61 JSA was recorded at 104,401 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
Has K61 JSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K61 JSA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on K61 JSA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K61 JSA find?
K61 JSA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe bush.

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