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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

K90 ONJMOT history

K90 ONJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 202,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K90 ONJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
202,139 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 ONJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 ONJ was last recorded at 202,139 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,718 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,421 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,139 miles
  • 2024 – 200,718 miles
  • 2022 – 198,122 miles
  • 2021 – 195,895 miles
  • 2019 – 186,916 miles
  • 2018 – 182,942 miles
  • 2017 – 179,996 miles
  • 2016 – 173,744 miles
  • 2015 – 166,811 miles
  • 2014 – 151,820 miles
  • 2013 – 138,341 miles
  • 2012 – 117,445 miles
  • 2011 – 104,660 miles
  • 2009 – 91,131 miles
  • 2008 – 65,260 miles
  • 2007 – 59,607 miles
  • 2006 – 52,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,139 miles (+1,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    202,139 miles
    Test number
    365915355039
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass200,718 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,718 miles
    Test number
    163014912269
    • AdvisoryFront arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail200,713 miles (+2,591)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,713 miles
    Test number
    865461990738
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass198,122 miles (+2,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,122 miles
    Test number
    118495197003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around jacking point areas - not excessive
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  5. Pass195,895 miles (+4,644)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,895 miles
    Test number
    307470043226
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear jacking points - not excessive
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  6. Pass191,251 miles (+4,335)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,251 miles
    Test number
    369422654193
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre - wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre - wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency requirements just met. limited reserve handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded around jacking points - not excessive
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Pass186,916 miles (+3,974)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,916 miles
    Test number
    327758143196
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sills - not excessive
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass182,942 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,942 miles
    Test number
    250737482073
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rack end

  9. Pass179,996 miles (+6,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    179,996 miles
    Test number
    801870665621
    • AdvisoryJacking points slight corrosioin rear trailing arm bushes slight play

  10. Pass173,744 miles (+6,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    173,744 miles
    Test number
    127135470677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass166,811 miles (+14,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    166,811 miles
    Test number
    317173185121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass151,820 miles (+13,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,820 miles
    Test number
    388208844146
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,341 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,341 miles
    Test number
    627781653177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,339 miles (+20,894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    336294943177
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,445 miles (+12,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    146837312061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,660 miles (+13,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,660 miles
    Test number
    177531731038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,131 miles (+25,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    554234649253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,260 miles (+5,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    514913838169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to inner and outer tyrewalls to nsf tyre

  19. Pass59,607 miles (+7,475)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    932932017273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParking brake effort rather high minor deterioration to suspension etc rear tyre edges worn nearside front sidewall da maged

  20. Pass52,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    863473316274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K90 ONJ

Does K90 ONJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 ONJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 ONJ?
The MOT on K90 ONJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 ONJ done?
K90 ONJ was recorded at 202,139 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has K90 ONJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 ONJ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K90 ONJ 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 ONJ find?
K90 ONJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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