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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K93 AUDMOT history

K93 AUD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
57,132 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K93 AUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K93 AUD was last recorded at 57,132 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,125 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,132 miles
  • 2021 – 57,125 miles
  • 2019 – 56,994 miles
  • 2018 – 56,889 miles
  • 2017 – 55,650 miles
  • 2016 – 54,379 miles
  • 2015 – 54,344 miles
  • 2014 – 53,175 miles
  • 2013 – 52,929 miles
  • 2012 – 52,164 miles
  • 2011 – 49,825 miles
  • 2010 – 49,245 miles
  • 2009 – 48,313 miles
  • 2008 – 46,252 miles
  • 2007 – 43,511 miles
  • 2006 – 39,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,132 miles (+7)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    898597284459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,125 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    916115556719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    915840139927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,993 miles (+104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    145583519036
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    598754559564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,889 miles (+1,239)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    132325223777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass55,650 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    807176921263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,379 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    878474751133
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking point on the sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushes seperating
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 12 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle bush collapsed
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes separated and allowing movement
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor/chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lower wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering inner tie rod

  9. Fail54,379 miles (+35)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    104260160743
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking point on the sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushes seperating
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 12 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle bush collapsed
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes separated and allowing movement
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor/chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lower wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering inner tie rod

  10. Pass54,344 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    649577125059
    • NoteAll four jacking points on the sills corroded
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link rubber bushes seperated
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes split and seperated.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear axle mounting bush collapsed
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber weeping
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg and floor corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner tie rods

  11. Fail54,344 miles (+1,169)3 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    118961025467
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll four jacking points on the sills corroded
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link rubber bushes seperated
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes split and seperated.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear axle mounting bush collapsed
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber weeping
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg and floor corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner tie rods

  12. Pass53,175 miles (+246)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    975913124089
    • NoteBoth wishbone bushes seperating and weak
    • NoteFront shock bump stops damaged and loose
    • NoteHeadlamp aims just inside limits
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteNearside wiper splitting
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link rubber seperating
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes collapsed
    • NoteSlight corrosion around jacking points
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass52,929 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    128494713474
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perishing and cracking
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes weak
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes collapsed
    • NoteNearside wiper splitting
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack ends

  14. Fail52,929 miles (+765)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    845664813038
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perishing and cracking
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes weak
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes collapsed
    • NoteNearside wiper splitting
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack ends

  15. Pass52,164 miles (+2,339)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    397776012064
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes seperating
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber bump stops perished
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes weak
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding around jacking points
    • NoteNearside front wiper splitting
    • NoteNearside rear axle mounting bush collapsed
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner tie rods

  16. Pass49,825 miles (+580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    637207111097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass49,245 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    610640420032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,313 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    990238609031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,252 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    462604028066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,511 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    190465917448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,507 miles (+3,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    631321817048
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    844748816064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K93 AUD

Does K93 AUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K93 AUD expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K93 AUD?
The MOT on K93 AUD expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K93 AUD done?
K93 AUD was recorded at 57,132 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 983 miles a year.
Has K93 AUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K93 AUD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K93 AUD 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 K93 AUD find?
K93 AUD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, and 10 more.

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