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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R511 KDLMOT history

R511 KDL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

R511 KDL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,185 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 KDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 KDL was last recorded at 161,185 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,156 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,185 miles
  • 2024 – 161,156 miles
  • 2023 – 160,742 miles
  • 2022 – 160,389 miles
  • 2021 – 158,276 miles
  • 2020 – 149,390 miles
  • 2019 – 140,372 miles
  • 2018 – 130,589 miles
  • 2017 – 120,792 miles
  • 2016 – 110,812 miles
  • 2015 – 104,596 miles
  • 2014 – 94,909 miles
  • 2013 – 93,828 miles
  • 2012 – 90,535 miles
  • 2011 – 87,058 miles
  • 2010 – 84,833 miles
  • 2009 – 83,694 miles
  • 2008 – 81,694 miles
  • 2007 – 79,900 miles
  • 2006 – 77,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,185 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in steering arms
  • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to outer sills to floors
  • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to rear subframe

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, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,185 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,185 miles
    Test number
    399131974802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in steering arms
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to outer sills to floors
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to rear subframe

  2. Fail161,156 miles (+414)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,156 miles
    Test number
    618699764035
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,742 miles (+353)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,742 miles
    Test number
    567252244704
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front wheel arches corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

  4. Fail160,389 miles (+2,113)8 dangerous25 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,389 miles
    Test number
    921364900880
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp likely to become detached driving lamp (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  5. Pass158,276 miles (+8,886)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,276 miles
    Test number
    582891269851
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,390 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,390 miles
    Test number
    710405029554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,372 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    300174323586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,589 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,589 miles
    Test number
    588412082660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,792 miles (+9,980)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    727453947703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,812 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    927971238925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,596 miles (+9,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    265012325295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,909 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    858096924238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,828 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    957680273012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail93,826 miles (+3,291)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,826 miles
    Test number
    505238863037
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,535 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,535 miles
    Test number
    687067282040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,058 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    745180671043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pad inspection.
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

  17. Fail87,055 miles (+2,222)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    315079061008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pad inspection.
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

  18. Pass84,833 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    993469880040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly degraded

  19. Fail84,825 miles (+1,131)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    453568280021
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly degraded

  20. Pass83,694 miles (+2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    293794689038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    310463678075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,694 miles (+1,794)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    230230678081
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass79,900 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    754759687004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    623710896073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R511 KDL

Does R511 KDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 KDL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 KDL?
The MOT on R511 KDL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 KDL done?
R511 KDL was recorded at 161,185 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
Has R511 KDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 KDL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R511 KDL 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 R511 KDL find?
R511 KDL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; advise : slight play in steering arms; advise : surface corrosion to outer sills to floors, and 1 more.

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