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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S41 KVJMOT history

S41 KVJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S41 KVJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,119 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 KVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 KVJ was last recorded at 149,119 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,083 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,119 miles
  • 2025 – 149,079 miles
  • 2024 – 133,613 miles
  • 2023 – 124,738 miles
  • 2022 – 120,424 miles
  • 2021 – 115,934 miles
  • 2020 – 111,837 miles
  • 2019 – 108,492 miles
  • 2018 – 101,952 miles
  • 2017 – 95,320 miles
  • 2016 – 88,652 miles
  • 2015 – 82,619 miles
  • 2014 – 74,692 miles
  • 2013 – 67,251 miles
  • 2012 – 59,995 miles
  • 2011 – 56,751 miles
  • 2010 – 52,477 miles
  • 2009 – 48,846 miles
  • 2008 – 44,515 miles
  • 2007 – 40,965 miles
  • 2006 – 37,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,119 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,119 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,119 miles
    Test number
    497689178832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,083 miles (+4)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,083 miles
    Test number
    787966969506
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail149,079 miles (+15,466)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    715580945084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,613 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    253655255442
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail133,356 miles (+8,618)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,356 miles
    Test number
    415223056017
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass124,738 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,738 miles
    Test number
    478834065579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,424 miles
    Test number
    942817537163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,424 miles (+4,490)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,424 miles
    Test number
    139477315114
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,934 miles (+4,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,934 miles
    Test number
    677498233333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,837 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,837 miles
    Test number
    458766052445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,492 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,492 miles
    Test number
    499281528912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    659530826329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail101,952 miles (+6,632)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    178563490522
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass95,320 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    324848036967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,652 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    171792620449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    211909993913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,619 miles (+7,927)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    844954717764
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    886693134325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,692 miles (+7,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    838413634316
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass67,251 miles (+7,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    246477713249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail59,995 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    569785292126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass59,995 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    876175692133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,751 miles (+4,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,751 miles
    Test number
    217549981435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass52,477 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    134999660177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,846 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    140335279121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,515 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    771147078174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,965 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,965 miles
    Test number
    233566677115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    862100376137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S41 KVJ

Does S41 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S41 KVJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S41 KVJ?
The MOT on S41 KVJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S41 KVJ done?
S41 KVJ was recorded at 149,119 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has S41 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 KVJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S41 KVJ 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 S41 KVJ find?
S41 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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