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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R95 KAWMOT history

R95 KAW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

R95 KAW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
210,013 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 KAW was last recorded at 210,013 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,888 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 210,013 miles
  • 2022 – 209,888 miles
  • 2021 – 208,384 miles
  • 2017 – 208,314 miles
  • 2016 – 208,272 miles
  • 2015 – 208,205 miles
  • 2012 – 208,194 miles
  • 2011 – 197,938 miles
  • 2010 – 187,583 miles
  • 2009 – 173,804 miles
  • 2008 – 158,797 miles
  • 2007 – 142,408 miles
  • 2006 – 127,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,013 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    210,013 miles
    Test number
    170809213748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  2. Fail210,013 miles (+125)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,013 miles
    Test number
    898770342602
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  3. Pass209,888 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,888 miles
    Test number
    482122406311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,384 miles (+70)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,384 miles
    Test number
    209351626574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass208,314 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    208,314 miles
    Test number
    623925799172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,272 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    208,272 miles
    Test number
    645443874133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail208,265 miles (+60)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,265 miles
    Test number
    695764892583
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass208,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    208,205 miles
    Test number
    586592875001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail208,205 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,205 miles
    Test number
    287719555085
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass208,194 miles (+10,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    208,194 miles
    Test number
    426619442093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass197,938 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    197,938 miles
    Test number
    967411661027
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail197,900 miles (+10,317)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,900 miles
    Test number
    697595551059
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass187,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    187,583 miles
    Test number
    371845050085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail187,583 miles (+13,779)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,583 miles
    Test number
    440025450062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass173,804 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    173,804 miles
    Test number
    103975359402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail173,802 miles (+15,005)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,802 miles
    Test number
    734028549060
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass158,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    158,797 miles
    Test number
    784429458030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,797 miles (+16,389)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,797 miles
    Test number
    564249858027
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s wiper poor

  19. Pass142,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    142,408 miles
    Test number
    733974857078
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen in swept area

  20. Fail142,408 miles (+14,772)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,408 miles
    Test number
    852114057038
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen in swept area

  21. Pass127,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    127,636 miles
    Test number
    111840846016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R95 KAW

Does R95 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R95 KAW expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R95 KAW?
The MOT on R95 KAW expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R95 KAW done?
R95 KAW was recorded at 210,013 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has R95 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 KAW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on R95 KAW 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 R95 KAW find?
R95 KAW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 3 more.

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