BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
K90 CULMOT history
K90 CUL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 194,454 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K90 CUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K90 CUL was last recorded at 194,454 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 9,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,534 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,920 miles
- Average per year
- 12,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,454 miles
- 2025 – 184,534 miles
- 2024 – 170,544 miles
- 2023 – 158,463 miles
- 2022 – 157,096 miles
- 2021 – 147,680 miles
- 2020 – 137,855 miles
- 2019 – 125,060 miles
- 2018 – 112,200 miles
- 2017 – 100,403 miles
- 2016 – 87,464 miles
- 2015 – 76,651 miles
- 2014 – 64,172 miles
- 2013 – 44,541 miles
- 2012 – 28,829 miles
- 2011 – 12,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,454 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,454 miles (+9,920)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 194,454 miles
- Test number
- 275370951115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,534 miles (+13,990)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 184,534 miles
- Test number
- 215139376834
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,544 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 170,544 miles
- Test number
- 903476018954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail170,544 miles (+12,081)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,544 miles
- Test number
- 501298042663
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,463 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 158,463 miles
- Test number
- 993906317719
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,096 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,096 miles
- Test number
- 368801651873
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged OSF and NSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged OSR and NSR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF and NSF (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR worn inner edges and both approaching wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,096 miles (+9,416)1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,096 miles
- Test number
- 766082061303
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged OSF and NSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged OSR and NSR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF and NSF (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR worn inner edges and both approaching wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,680 miles (+9,825)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 147,680 miles
- Test number
- 690154183731
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section breaking up
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,855 miles (+12,795)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,855 miles
- Test number
- 537697612082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,060 miles (+12,860)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,060 miles
- Test number
- 371539789141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,200 miles (+11,797)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 112,200 miles
- Test number
- 169841172706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,403 miles (+12,939)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 100,403 miles
- Test number
- 548767531697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,464 miles (+10,813)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,464 miles
- Test number
- 901920653023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,651 miles (+12,479)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,651 miles
- Test number
- 235994005188
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,172 miles (+19,631)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,172 miles
- Test number
- 548161094057
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteHandbrake travel high
Pass44,541 miles (+15,712)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 44,541 miles
- Test number
- 878873393064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,829 miles (+16,655)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 28,829 miles
- Test number
- 136929282424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 12,174 miles
- Test number
- 997296791014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,174 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,174 miles
- Test number
- 565266491086
- FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about K90 CUL
- Does K90 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 CUL is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K90 CUL?
- The MOT on K90 CUL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K90 CUL done?
- K90 CUL was recorded at 194,454 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 12,134 miles a year.
- Has K90 CUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K90 CUL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on K90 CUL 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 K90 CUL find?
- K90 CUL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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