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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V74 KGXMOT history

V74 KGX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

V74 KGX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,359 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V74 KGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V74 KGX was last recorded at 146,359 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,358 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,359 miles
  • 2024 – 146,358 miles
  • 2019 – 138,683 miles
  • 2018 – 133,062 miles
  • 2017 – 132,150 miles
  • 2016 – 130,506 miles
  • 2015 – 129,505 miles
  • 2014 – 126,409 miles
  • 2013 – 123,097 miles
  • 2012 – 117,445 miles
  • 2011 – 108,204 miles
  • 2010 – 103,347 miles
  • 2009 – 100,753 miles
  • 2008 – 96,255 miles
  • 2007 – 88,736 miles
  • 2006 – 81,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront front bumper broken/cracked/repaired with gaffer tape
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear bumper broken/cracked/repaired with gaffer tape

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,359 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,359 miles
    Test number
    806836307474
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front bumper broken/cracked/repaired with gaffer tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper broken/cracked/repaired with gaffer tape

  2. Pass146,358 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,358 miles
    Test number
    849415884360
    • AdvisoryFront bumper poor condition/cracked/broken in several places repaired with gaffer tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper poor condition cracked/broken in several places repaired with gaffer tape

  3. Fail146,358 miles (+7,675)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,358 miles
    Test number
    668324438037
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper poor condition/cracked/broken in several places repaired with gaffer tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper poor condition cracked/broken in several places repaired with gaffer tape

  4. Pass138,683 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,683 miles
    Test number
    926696386416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre sections corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber poor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive subframe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on,wire isnt connected and the pads are ok
    • AdvisoryFloor has slight damage, car is lowered
    • AdvisorySills corroding

  5. Fail138,677 miles (+5,615)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,677 miles
    Test number
    523416973484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall heavily split and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre sections corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber poor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive subframe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on,wire isnt connected and the pads are ok
    • AdvisoryFloor has slight damage, car is lowered
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySills corroding

  6. Pass133,062 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,062 miles
    Test number
    139132964086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked and perished

  7. Fail133,048 miles (+898)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,048 miles
    Test number
    748389199343
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked and perished

  8. Pass132,150 miles (+1,644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,150 miles
    Test number
    665691982273
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass130,506 miles (+1,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,506 miles
    Test number
    301718625313
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass129,505 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,505 miles
    Test number
    196088705459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass126,409 miles (+3,312)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,409 miles
    Test number
    458954514047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low inner edge

  12. Pass123,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,097 miles
    Test number
    159006613063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail123,097 miles (+5)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,097 miles
    Test number
    705616413012
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail123,092 miles (+5,647)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,092 miles
    Test number
    607675913077
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,445 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    818557232151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail117,411 miles (+9,207)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    268916732109
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass108,204 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    785809131136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Fail108,204 miles (+4,857)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    788979031101
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  19. Pass103,347 miles (+2,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    344758530126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass100,753 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,753 miles
    Test number
    134467449196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    210479548136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail96,255 miles (+7,519)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    243999848444
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,736 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    283284547133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,503 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    281482856136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,472 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    461320356129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V74 KGX

Does V74 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 KGX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V74 KGX?
The MOT on V74 KGX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V74 KGX done?
V74 KGX was recorded at 146,359 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,265 miles a year.
Has V74 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V74 KGX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V74 KGX 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 V74 KGX find?
V74 KGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the brake pipes covered in under seal; front front bumper broken/cracked/repaired with gaffer tape, and 6 more.

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