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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L90 KSSMOT history

L90 KSS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 217,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

L90 KSS blue 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 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
217,730 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KSS was last recorded at 217,730 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 8,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,281 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,449 miles
Average per year
11,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 217,730 miles
  • 2021 – 209,281 miles
  • 2020 – 196,334 miles
  • 2019 – 186,365 miles
  • 2018 – 166,589 miles
  • 2017 – 142,297 miles
  • 2016 – 130,095 miles
  • 2015 – 116,372 miles
  • 2014 – 109,864 miles
  • 2013 – 98,122 miles
  • 2012 – 87,104 miles
  • 2011 – 76,755 miles
  • 2010 – 66,732 miles
  • 2009 – 51,567 miles
  • 2008 – 35,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,730 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass217,730 miles (+8,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,730 miles
    Test number
    243845360335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,281 miles (+12,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,281 miles
    Test number
    508880517484
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass196,334 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,334 miles
    Test number
    461925878440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,365 miles (+19,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,365 miles
    Test number
    358876078589
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass166,589 miles (+24,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,589 miles
    Test number
    373303176227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,297 miles (+12,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,297 miles
    Test number
    949012789018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,095 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,095 miles
    Test number
    566955440077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail129,929 miles (+13,557)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    646819927260
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass116,372 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,372 miles
    Test number
    505340095115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass109,864 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    245580854432
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail109,864 miles (+11,742)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    958508244164
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass98,122 miles (+11,018)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    906945233128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass87,104 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    738598312170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail86,725 miles (+9,970)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    208404502441
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,755 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    187544621150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail76,336 miles (+9,604)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,336 miles
    Test number
    955660611122
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass66,732 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    250065400178
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteWheel alignment due to uneven front tyre wear

  18. Fail66,723 miles (+15,156)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    200005600137
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteWheel alignment due to uneven front tyre wear

  19. Pass51,567 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    953857719107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,021 miles (+15,517)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    824066509185
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    544865018179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 KSS

Does L90 KSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 KSS expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 KSS?
The MOT on L90 KSS expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 KSS done?
L90 KSS was recorded at 217,730 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 11,426 miles a year.
Has L90 KSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KSS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 KSS 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 L90 KSS find?
L90 KSS passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil.

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