
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,338 miles (+3,009)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 93,338 miles
- Test number
- 836885978510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,329 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,329 miles
- Test number
- 967063065349
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass90,053 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 90,053 miles
- Test number
- 229901703296
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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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