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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

K70 RKWMOT history

K70 RKW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

K70 RKW 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,673 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 RKW was last recorded at 136,673 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,071 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
6,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,673 miles
  • 2024 – 134,071 miles
  • 2023 – 131,590 miles
  • 2022 – 128,931 miles
  • 2021 – 126,283 miles
  • 2020 – 122,502 miles
  • 2019 – 118,646 miles
  • 2017 – 108,934 miles
  • 2016 – 102,393 miles
  • 2015 – 96,249 miles
  • 2014 – 91,729 miles
  • 2013 – 82,727 miles
  • 2012 – 71,156 miles
  • 2011 – 58,137 miles
  • 2009 – 34,100 miles
  • 2008 – 11,850 miles
  • 2007 – 10,851 miles
  • 2006 – 8,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,673 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,673 miles (+2,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    956660459165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,071 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    634486830248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR wheel arch slightly corroded but not enough to pierce the body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail134,071 miles (+2,481)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    567344210095
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR wheel arch slightly corroded but not enough to piece the body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass131,590 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,590 miles
    Test number
    180193072568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,931 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    335390739457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,886 miles (+2,603)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,886 miles
    Test number
    128410611808
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass126,283 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    462094617869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,278 miles (+3,776)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,278 miles
    Test number
    133613467787
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,502 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    848009236697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,646 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    641145801932
    • 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))

  11. Pass114,388 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    192508481967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    743657113872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,934 miles (+6,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    875609508712
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass102,393 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,393 miles
    Test number
    716519690671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,249 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    378791939358
    • 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)

  16. Pass91,729 miles (+9,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    718443754315
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

  17. Pass82,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    526203053358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,725 miles (+11,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,725 miles
    Test number
    239463353327
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass71,156 miles (+13,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    687177552343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,137 miles (+10,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    369378951308
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

  21. Pass47,682 miles (+13,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,682 miles
    Test number
    789294001037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,100 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    280213259310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm

  23. Pass34,100 miles (+21,361)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    831133059313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm

  24. Pass12,739 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,739 miles
    Test number
    543885519099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,850 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,850 miles
    Test number
    461445788045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,851 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,851 miles
    Test number
    170772687414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,281 miles
    Test number
    673380096088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail8,281 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,281 miles
    Test number
    734150396040
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about K70 RKW

Does K70 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 RKW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K70 RKW?
The MOT on K70 RKW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 RKW done?
K70 RKW was recorded at 136,673 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,548 miles a year.
Has K70 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 RKW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 RKW 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 RKW find?
K70 RKW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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