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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

K80 SYSMOT history

K80 SYS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

K80 SYS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
141,250 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 SYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 SYS was last recorded at 141,250 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,458 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,250 miles
  • 2024 – 140,458 miles
  • 2016 – 140,217 miles
  • 2015 – 135,050 miles
  • 2014 – 121,428 miles
  • 2013 – 119,618 miles
  • 2012 – 112,368 miles
  • 2011 – 103,109 miles
  • 2010 – 94,990 miles
  • 2009 – 85,757 miles
  • 2008 – 78,088 miles
  • 2007 – 72,639 miles
  • 2006 – 66,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,250 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,250 miles (+792)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,250 miles
    Test number
    612887867957
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,458 miles (+241)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    691892965924
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,217 miles
    Test number
    389717548895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,217 miles (+5,167)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,217 miles
    Test number
    419983765006
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass135,050 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    647935005184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail135,000 miles (+13,572)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    915784905190
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass121,428 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    776045004159
    • 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)

  8. Pass119,618 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,618 miles
    Test number
    807436203168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,368 miles (+9,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,368 miles
    Test number
    416706992091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass103,109 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,109 miles
    Test number
    665944401126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake warning light is on
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim has 4 rim bolts missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre rubs on inner wing on lock
    • NoteOffside rear brake sensor wire is disconnected
    • NoteRear number plate is loose
    • NoteWipers poor

  11. Fail103,108 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,108 miles
    Test number
    876074801128
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake warning light is on
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim has 4 rim bolts missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre rubs on inner wing on lock
    • NoteOffside rear brake sensor wire is disconnected
    • NoteRear number plate is loose
    • NoteWipers poor

  12. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    350685200111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984735000185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail94,990 miles (+9,233)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    502384600150
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,757 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    662705409100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    193251708127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,088 miles (+5,449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    301521908160
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass72,639 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    983365897059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    414799576086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 SYS

Does K80 SYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K80 SYS expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K80 SYS?
The MOT on K80 SYS expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K80 SYS done?
K80 SYS was recorded at 141,250 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has K80 SYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 SYS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on K80 SYS 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 K80 SYS find?
K80 SYS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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