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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

N111 KSLMOT history

N111 KSL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

N111 KSL 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 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
112,908 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2020
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N111 KSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

N111 KSL was last recorded at 112,908 miles on 30 Jan 2020, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,800 miles · 24 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 112,908 miles
  • 2017 – 111,800 miles
  • 2016 – 109,508 miles
  • 2015 – 108,012 miles
  • 2014 – 107,680 miles
  • 2009 – 88,470 miles
  • 2008 – 80,305 miles
  • 2007 – 71,701 miles
  • 2006 – 62,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    798069131219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    878308575229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded

  3. Fail112,908 miles (+1,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    436261646262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded

  4. Pass111,800 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    291431362186
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass109,508 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    144122078250
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  6. Pass108,012 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    590676006548
    • AdvisoryPlay from both streeing arms

  7. Pass107,680 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    366543624272
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail107,657 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,657 miles
    Test number
    938899104281
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    347258513451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust is slightly corroded

  10. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628344013290
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side front rear wish bone bush slight play
    • NoteOff side front rear wish bone bush slight play

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    175054813240
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is starting to corrode

  12. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575184503282
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is starting to corrode

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    877418892121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    357626781166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    607055181137
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    550399400225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs have correded and worn

  17. Pass88,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    450308709259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,470 miles (+8,165)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    312608909228
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass80,305 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    173501018215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,701 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    122541907207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass71,701 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    262301307224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    271346396148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N111 KSL

Does N111 KSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N111 KSL expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N111 KSL?
The MOT on N111 KSL expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N111 KSL done?
N111 KSL was recorded at 112,908 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2020, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has N111 KSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N111 KSL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on N111 KSL 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 N111 KSL find?
N111 KSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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