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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

KCN 647MOT history

KCN 647 is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

KCN 647 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,885 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KCN 647
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KCN 647 was last recorded at 86,885 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,677 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,885 miles
  • 2024 – 86,677 miles
  • 2023 – 86,103 miles
  • 2022 – 84,042 miles
  • 2021 – 82,995 miles
  • 2019 – 82,843 miles
  • 2018 – 81,522 miles
  • 2017 – 77,844 miles
  • 2016 – 73,743 miles
  • 2015 – 70,351 miles
  • 2014 – 65,895 miles
  • 2013 – 59,275 miles
  • 2012 – 52,811 miles
  • 2011 – 46,700 miles
  • 2010 – 40,938 miles
  • 2009 – 33,573 miles
  • 2008 – 26,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,885 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both rear tyres wearing low between 3 and 4 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel sealing ring is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear diff is leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • All four tyres in very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s/f dip beam on lowest setting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,885 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    110080382335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,677 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    521585411536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,103 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    437416775343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,042 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    463174518108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,036 miles (+1,041)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    627655965971
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass82,995 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,995 miles
    Test number
    411769297819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass82,843 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    911927474071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,522 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,522 miles
    Test number
    619887365520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,844 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    630834615318
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low between 3 and 4 mm
    • AdvisoryFuel sealing ring is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking oil

  10. Fail77,796 miles (+4,053)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,796 miles
    Test number
    375275289956
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low between 3 and 4 mm
    • AdvisoryFuel sealing ring is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking oil

  11. Pass73,743 miles (+3,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,743 miles
    Test number
    500360389387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat bolt missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp loose - missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil

  12. Pass70,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    107754325752
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f dip beam on lowest setting

  13. Fail70,351 miles (+4,456)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    901236116469
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f dip beam on lowest setting

  14. Pass65,895 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    406431504399
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,895 miles (+6,620)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    119351604345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,275 miles (+6,464)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    939282903337
    • NoteCut in nsr tyre side wall but not showing cords
    • NoteLarge oil leak from rear axel

  17. Pass52,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    455999292291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,811 miles (+6,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    995619592265
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass46,700 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    768165921364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    413931640302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,938 miles (+7,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    964930340327
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass33,573 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    510969109376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,794 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    464337448377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,189 miles
    Test number
    430040118007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KCN 647

What vehicle is registration KCN 647 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KCN 647 on a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KCN 647 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KCN 647 expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KCN 647?
The MOT on KCN 647 expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KCN 647 done?
KCN 647 was recorded at 86,885 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has KCN 647 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KCN 647 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on KCN 647 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 KCN 647 find?
KCN 647 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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