BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S34 LKNMOT history
S34 LKN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 127,945 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 LKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 LKN was last recorded at 127,945 miles on 18 May 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,916 miles · 29 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 3,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,945 miles
- 2024 – 127,916 miles
- 2023 – 127,230 miles
- 2022 – 125,025 miles
- 2021 – 122,990 miles
- 2020 – 119,454 miles
- 2019 – 116,562 miles
- 2018 – 114,618 miles
- 2016 – 112,606 miles
- 2015 – 110,035 miles
- 2014 – 106,462 miles
- 2013 – 100,778 miles
- 2012 – 96,085 miles
- 2011 – 90,007 miles
- 2010 – 83,107 miles
- 2009 – 75,731 miles
- 2008 – 70,260 miles
- 2006 – 62,708 miles
- 2005 – 56,248 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,945 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,945 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 127,945 miles
- Test number
- 971194629460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,916 miles (+686)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,916 miles
- Test number
- 429961415296
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass127,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,230 miles
- Test number
- 727193238512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,230 miles (+2,205)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,230 miles
- Test number
- 425217613458
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass125,025 miles (+2,035)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,025 miles
- Test number
- 660885429484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded by jacking poing
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded by jacking poing
Pass122,990 miles (+3,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 122,990 miles
- Test number
- 637815528607
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroding by jacking point
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,454 miles (+2,892)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 119,454 miles
- Test number
- 715063149589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside and offside inner track rods
Pass116,562 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 116,562 miles
- Test number
- 829932951930
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes are binding slightly
Fail116,562 miles (+1,944)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,562 miles
- Test number
- 920339275484
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes are binding slightly
Pass114,618 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 114,618 miles
- Test number
- 414565727465
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,606 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 112,606 miles
- Test number
- 407303505304
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass110,035 miles (+57)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 110,035 miles
- Test number
- 988521935396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is low on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering joint
Fail109,978 miles (+3,516)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,978 miles
- Test number
- 171297762961
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is low on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering joint
Fail106,462 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,462 miles
- Test number
- 166505434332
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOffside rear pipe/hose connection slightly damp
Pass106,462 miles (+5,684)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 106,462 miles
- Test number
- 457045934375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOffside rear pipe/hose connection slightly damp
Pass100,778 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 100,778 miles
- Test number
- 779928693299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly
Fail100,775 miles (+4,690)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,775 miles
- Test number
- 996628793221
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly
Pass96,085 miles (+6,078)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 947528912384
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS light illuminated
Pass90,007 miles (+6,900)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 90,007 miles
- Test number
- 865542411330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,107 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 83,107 miles
- Test number
- 813327320359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,076 miles (+7,345)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,076 miles
- Test number
- 243182820334
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre is on 1.6 m/m
Pass75,731 miles (+5,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,731 miles
- Test number
- 913082629361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,260 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,260 miles
- Test number
- 734371838367
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass70,260 miles (+3,507)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,260 miles
- Test number
- 820331638390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,753 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 66,753 miles
- Test number
- 203792208052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,708 miles (+6,460)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 603017046388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 56,248 miles
- Test number
- 290854865393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,248 miles1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,248 miles
- Test number
- 460672365461
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
Questions about S34 LKN
- Does S34 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 LKN is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S34 LKN?
- The MOT on S34 LKN is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 LKN done?
- S34 LKN was recorded at 127,945 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
- Has S34 LKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 LKN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S34 LKN 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 S34 LKN find?
- S34 LKN passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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