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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

P173 KHKMOT history

P173 KHK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

P173 KHK 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 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
98,310 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 KHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 KHK was last recorded at 98,310 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,824 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,310 miles
  • 2022 – 96,824 miles
  • 2021 – 95,559 miles
  • 2020 – 93,338 miles
  • 2018 – 90,329 miles
  • 2013 – 90,053 miles
  • 2012 – 89,249 miles
  • 2011 – 81,528 miles
  • 2010 – 75,491 miles
  • 2009 – 71,215 miles
  • 2008 – 67,760 miles
  • 2007 – 63,447 miles
  • 2006 – 57,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corrosion building
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion building in n/s/f jacking point

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 Front jacking point corrode holed by corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front road wheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front jacking point corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,310 miles (+1,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,310 miles
    Test number
    139366120230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corrosion building
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building in n/s/f jacking point
  2. Pass96,824 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    570952281070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corrode holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail96,822 miles (+1,263)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    582154641242
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corrode holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass95,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    639898451410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail95,535 miles (+2,197)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    159555698036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,338 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    836885978510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,329 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    967063065349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,327 miles (+274)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    475467228423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass90,053 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    229901703296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,249 miles (+7,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    106910552124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass81,528 miles (+6,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    946666551095
    • NoteAir intake hose split between air flow meter and inlet manifold
  12. Pass75,491 miles (+4,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    674475550072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass71,215 miles (+3,455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    750977459052
    • NoteAdvise all suspension bushes starting to wear
    • NoteAdvise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
  14. Pass67,760 miles (+4,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    112160458082
    • NoteAdvise front and rear suspension bushes starting to show signs of wear and movement and slight play in steering
  15. Pass63,447 miles (+5,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,447 miles
    Test number
    102581357471
    • 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)
  16. Pass57,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    954361146023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P173 KHK

Does P173 KHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P173 KHK expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P173 KHK?
The MOT on P173 KHK expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P173 KHK done?
P173 KHK was recorded at 98,310 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has P173 KHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 KHK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on P173 KHK 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 P173 KHK find?
P173 KHK passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer sill corrosion building; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; corrosion building in n/s/f jacking point.

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