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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S59 KRKMOT history

S59 KRK is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

S59 KRK yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,811 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 KRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 KRK was last recorded at 102,811 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,704 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,811 miles
  • 2023 – 102,704 miles
  • 2021 – 101,674 miles
  • 2019 – 100,398 miles
  • 2018 – 99,534 miles
  • 2016 – 97,704 miles
  • 2015 – 94,977 miles
  • 2014 – 92,127 miles
  • 2012 – 86,604 miles
  • 2011 – 83,670 miles
  • 2010 – 75,963 miles
  • 2008 – 69,658 miles
  • 2007 – 64,680 miles
  • 2006 – 56,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,811 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,811 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    241249695712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,704 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    638575374602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,674 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    663637544352
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  4. Pass100,398 miles (+864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    542143167023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass99,534 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    462772328494
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.B.2)
  6. Pass97,704 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    617391563425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on fuel pipes
  7. Fail97,699 miles (+2,722)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    691355816246
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose/pipe (3.6.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on fuel pipes
  8. Pass94,977 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    167142565001
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
  9. Fail94,976 miles (+1)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    177722665010
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
  10. Fail94,975 miles (+2,848)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    689145735060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
  11. Pass92,127 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    838841134086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,604 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    506353382065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel lines slightly corroded
  13. Fail86,598 miles (+2,928)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    795324572084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel lines slightly corroded
  14. Pass83,670 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    166201961493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,963 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    804827190090
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit on
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside steering rack
  16. Fail75,963 miles (+6,305)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    200320090008
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit on
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside steering rack
  17. Pass69,658 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    693521358354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,680 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    990011757393
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass62,287 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    394084037200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,284 miles (+5,512)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    560189927203
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
  21. Pass56,772 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    862341126245
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass54,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    491650006106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S59 KRK

Does S59 KRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S59 KRK expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S59 KRK?
The MOT on S59 KRK expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S59 KRK done?
S59 KRK was recorded at 102,811 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has S59 KRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 KRK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S59 KRK 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 S59 KRK find?
S59 KRK passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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