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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K90 SBWMOT history

K90 SBW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

K90 SBW blue 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,017 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 SBW was last recorded at 102,017 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,007 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,010 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,017 miles
  • 2025 – 101,007 miles
  • 2024 – 99,799 miles
  • 2023 – 98,138 miles
  • 2022 – 92,679 miles
  • 2021 – 87,740 miles
  • 2020 – 87,719 miles
  • 2019 – 86,627 miles
  • 2018 – 82,014 miles
  • 2017 – 72,920 miles
  • 2016 – 65,535 miles
  • 2015 – 58,099 miles
  • 2014 – 50,188 miles
  • 2013 – 39,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,017 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Outer both tyre cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,017 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    250329649947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass101,007 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,007 miles
    Test number
    163937303445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,799 miles
    Test number
    162200782217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail99,799 miles (+1,661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,799 miles
    Test number
    402558194275
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,138 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    855430783605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,128 miles (+37)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    344843237798
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,091 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    714254558920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    949603862708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,679 miles (+4,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    435404140913
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,740 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,740 miles
    Test number
    322602129863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,719 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    572288618250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,627 miles (+4,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    162886542459
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass82,014 miles (+9,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    808417096850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass72,920 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    830229986920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both tyre cut
  15. Fail72,917 miles (+7,382)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    238809909222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both tyre cut
  16. Pass65,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    872662432305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail65,531 miles (+7,432)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,531 miles
    Test number
    534250478532
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,099 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    825978023086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    768758554331
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Fail50,188 miles (+10,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    787347654360
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass39,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    897790273295
    • 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)

Questions about K90 SBW

Does K90 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 SBW is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 SBW?
The MOT on K90 SBW is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 SBW done?
K90 SBW was recorded at 102,017 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has K90 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 SBW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K90 SBW 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 SBW find?
K90 SBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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