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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

K70 KDOMOT history

K70 KDO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

K70 KDO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
100,527 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 KDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 KDO was last recorded at 100,527 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,665 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,527 miles
  • 2025 – 97,665 miles
  • 2024 – 97,501 miles
  • 2023 – 96,819 miles
  • 2022 – 96,089 miles
  • 2020 – 93,804 miles
  • 2018 – 93,715 miles
  • 2016 – 92,076 miles
  • 2014 – 87,874 miles
  • 2012 – 78,726 miles
  • 2011 – 75,341 miles
  • 2010 – 73,377 miles
  • 2009 – 69,181 miles
  • 2007 – 65,441 miles
  • 2006 – 60,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,527 miles (+2,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    825141685374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,665 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    558485981007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail97,657 miles (+156)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    716703347923
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass97,501 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    639402145558
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail97,501 miles (+682)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    219296444616
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,819 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    490064431261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,089 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    978897660925
    • AdvisorySlight play in front d bushes

  8. Pass93,804 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    253556669690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    899001758481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,715 miles (+1,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    626690540266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass92,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    875946560055
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum required effort 17%

  12. Fail92,076 miles (+4,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    732111070349
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum required effort 17%

  13. Pass87,874 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    148046244283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,873 miles (+9,147)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    309555144480
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass78,726 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    356515962493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash lit

  16. Fail78,726 miles (+3,385)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    805625162247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash lit

  17. Pass75,341 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    206887561292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber damp

  18. Fail75,341 miles (+1,964)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    446057461238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber damp

  19. Pass73,377 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    991085440204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    212692029076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,181 miles (+3,740)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    342181029031
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,441 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    760770157268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass60,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    131485396037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 KDO

Does K70 KDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 KDO is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 KDO?
The MOT on K70 KDO is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 KDO done?
K70 KDO was recorded at 100,527 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has K70 KDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 KDO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 KDO 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 K70 KDO find?
K70 KDO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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