BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc
K70 RMWMOT history
K70 RMW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 212,030 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K70 RMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K70 RMW was last recorded at 212,030 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jul 2012: 15,425 miles, lower than 148,175 miles on 3 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 211,873 miles · 10 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 157 miles
- Average per year
- 7,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 212,030 miles
- 2021 – 202,042 miles
- 2020 – 200,571 miles
- 2019 – 193,564 miles
- 2018 – 186,628 miles
- 2017 – 180,996 miles
- 2016 – 172,873 miles
- 2015 – 166,199 miles
- 2014 – 159,167 miles
- 2013 – 152,470 miles
- 2012 – 15,425 miles
- 2011 – 132,554 miles
- 2010 – 124,511 miles
- 2009 – 117,176 miles
- 2008 – 109,385 miles
- 2007 – 102,399 miles
- 2006 – 93,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,030 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in under sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,030 miles (+157)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 212,030 miles
- Test number
- 469285768939
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in under seal
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail211,873 miles (+9,831)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,873 miles
- Test number
- 467927838488
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower floor pan repair covered in under seal
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass202,042 miles (+8)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 202,042 miles
- Test number
- 549227537367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail202,034 miles (+1,463)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,034 miles
- Test number
- 566235420979
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass200,571 miles (+7,007)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 200,571 miles
- Test number
- 860622070009
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn pads ok
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode
- AdvisorySlight play to both side inner steering rack joints
Pass193,564 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 193,564 miles
- Test number
- 351978328024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail193,563 miles (+6,935)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,563 miles
- Test number
- 700284889020
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass186,628 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 186,628 miles
- Test number
- 742579799405
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail186,627 miles (+5,631)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,627 miles
- Test number
- 968547957798
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass180,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 180,996 miles
- Test number
- 871677769765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,996 miles (+8,123)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,996 miles
- Test number
- 895362986789
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass172,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 172,873 miles
- Test number
- 668311018888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,873 miles (+6,674)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,873 miles
- Test number
- 455333041341
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass166,199 miles (+7,032)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 166,199 miles
- Test number
- 609228635115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,167 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 159,167 miles
- Test number
- 327947934138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
Fail159,166 miles (+6,696)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,166 miles
- Test number
- 729024534170
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
Pass152,470 miles (+137,045)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 152,470 miles
- Test number
- 745032123100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs heavily worn/lipped
- NoteRear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded
Pass15,425 miles (-132,750)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 15,425 miles
- Test number
- 315572512421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,175 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 148,175 miles
- Test number
- 426024922195
- NoteSrs lamp on
Fail148,175 miles (+15,621)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,175 miles
- Test number
- 735573922184
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSrs lamp on
Pass132,554 miles (+8,043)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 132,554 miles
- Test number
- 439387281036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre beginning to feather on oute edge.
Pass124,511 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 124,511 miles
- Test number
- 471854660050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail124,511 miles (+7,335)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,511 miles
- Test number
- 454073160048
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,176 miles (+7,791)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 117,176 miles
- Test number
- 304721779084
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass109,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 109,385 miles
- Test number
- 183644778084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,385 miles (+6,986)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,385 miles
- Test number
- 551824578043
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass102,399 miles (+9,280)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 102,399 miles
- Test number
- 791995467076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,119 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 93,119 miles
- Test number
- 613186166006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,090 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,090 miles
- Test number
- 393412866004
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about K70 RMW
- Does K70 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K70 RMW expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K70 RMW?
- The MOT on K70 RMW expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K70 RMW done?
- K70 RMW was recorded at 212,030 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
- Has K70 RMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K70 RMW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on K70 RMW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K70 RMW find?
- K70 RMW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear lower floor pan repair covered in underseal, and 7 more.
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