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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc

K81 DPPMOT history

K81 DPP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,933 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 DPP was last recorded at 162,933 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,893 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,933 miles
  • 2024 – 162,893 miles
  • 2021 – 161,595 miles
  • 2019 – 160,689 miles
  • 2017 – 158,155 miles
  • 2016 – 156,875 miles
  • 2015 – 155,844 miles
  • 2014 – 153,689 miles
  • 2013 – 150,660 miles
  • 2012 – 148,800 miles
  • 2011 – 145,782 miles
  • 2010 – 140,695 miles
  • 2009 – 137,454 miles
  • 2008 – 132,975 miles
  • 2007 – 126,059 miles
  • 2006 – 118,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,933 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,933 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,933 miles
    Test number
    380756812725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,893 miles (+1,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    697319959437
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  3. Pass161,595 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    821455152261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,588 miles (+899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,588 miles
    Test number
    196791193325
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,689 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,689 miles
    Test number
    950467908802
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,685 miles (+2,530)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    468305658083
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,155 miles (+1,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,155 miles
    Test number
    261220174164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass156,875 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    144193626846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass155,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,844 miles
    Test number
    576967563521
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail155,844 miles (+2,155)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,844 miles
    Test number
    988091293454
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass153,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,689 miles
    Test number
    945270494279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,689 miles (+3,029)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,689 miles
    Test number
    945354154255
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front spot light glass cracked

  13. Pass150,660 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    150,660 miles
    Test number
    166909953224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,800 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    148,800 miles
    Test number
    939788212373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,782 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,782 miles
    Test number
    859526821330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,695 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    140,695 miles
    Test number
    224608420367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,454 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    802687629325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,975 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    132,975 miles
    Test number
    621122328371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,059 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    723900427332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    118,238 miles
    Test number
    343091226369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 DPP

Does K81 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 DPP is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K81 DPP?
The MOT on K81 DPP is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K81 DPP done?
K81 DPP was recorded at 162,933 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has K81 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 DPP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K81 DPP 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 K81 DPP find?
K81 DPP passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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