BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
K83 TAGMOT history
K83 TAG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 303,951 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 303,951 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,852 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K83 TAG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K83 TAG was last recorded at 303,951 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 7,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 296,328 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,623 miles
- Average per year
- 12,852 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 303,951 miles
- 2025 – 296,328 miles
- 2024 – 288,155 miles
- 2023 – 280,066 miles
- 2022 – 273,506 miles
- 2021 – 266,536 miles
- 2020 – 260,901 miles
- 2019 – 251,403 miles
- 2018 – 244,753 miles
- 2017 – 235,163 miles
- 2016 – 223,323 miles
- 2015 – 214,384 miles
- 2014 – 204,078 miles
- 2013 – 184,327 miles
- 2012 – 166,778 miles
- 2011 – 149,190 miles
- 2010 – 128,306 miles
- 2009 – 107,705 miles
- 2008 – 89,073 miles
- 2007 – 74,403 miles
- 2006 – 53,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass303,951 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass303,951 miles (+7,623)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 303,951 miles
- Test number
- 486340994818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass296,328 miles (+8,173)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 296,328 miles
- Test number
- 780624905492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass288,155 miles (+8,089)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 288,155 miles
- Test number
- 995254028750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass280,066 miles (+6,560)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 280,066 miles
- Test number
- 423695765324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass273,506 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 273,506 miles
- Test number
- 991309906842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail273,493 miles (+6,957)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,493 miles
- Test number
- 775625204039
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass266,536 miles (+5,635)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 266,536 miles
- Test number
- 978934673480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass260,901 miles (+9,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 260,901 miles
- Test number
- 576413006585
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal innersills and floorpans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass251,403 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 251,403 miles
- Test number
- 680741069614
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail251,393 miles (+6,640)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,393 miles
- Test number
- 602980003752
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass244,753 miles (+9,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 244,753 miles
- Test number
- 988137047580
- AdvisoryDiesel on under tray no visible sign of leak
Pass235,163 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 235,163 miles
- Test number
- 751473898374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail235,163 miles (+11,840)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,163 miles
- Test number
- 934757914292
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass223,323 miles (+8,939)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 223,323 miles
- Test number
- 470737653150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass214,384 miles (+10,306)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 214,384 miles
- Test number
- 728623655145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,078 miles (+19,751)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 204,078 miles
- Test number
- 667093804256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,327 miles (+255)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 184,327 miles
- Test number
- 488697223229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,072 miles (+17,294)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,072 miles
- Test number
- 565994423245
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass166,778 miles (+17,588)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 166,778 miles
- Test number
- 719087422260
- NoteFront brake disc pads - wear appear low.
Pass149,190 miles (+20,884)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 149,190 miles
- Test number
- 168337621287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,306 miles (+20,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 128,306 miles
- Test number
- 821655610262
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,705 miles (+18,632)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 107,705 miles
- Test number
- 280804529228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,073 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 89,073 miles
- Test number
- 294547218253
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail89,073 miles (+14,670)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,073 miles
- Test number
- 720307718207
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass74,403 miles (+20,781)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 74,403 miles
- Test number
- 420675037286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 53,622 miles
- Test number
- 324881926476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K83 TAG
- Does K83 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K83 TAG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K83 TAG?
- The MOT on K83 TAG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K83 TAG done?
- K83 TAG was recorded at 303,951 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 12,852 miles a year.
- Has K83 TAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K83 TAG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on K83 TAG 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 K83 TAG find?
- K83 TAG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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