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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V83 KNPMOT history

V83 KNP is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

V83 KNP gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
112,886 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V83 KNP was last recorded at 112,886 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 7,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,647 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,239 miles
Average per year
5,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,886 miles
  • 2023 – 105,647 miles
  • 2022 – 96,773 miles
  • 2021 – 90,907 miles
  • 2019 – 85,340 miles
  • 2018 – 80,238 miles
  • 2017 – 72,298 miles
  • 2016 – 58,780 miles
  • 2015 – 56,627 miles
  • 2014 – 51,137 miles
  • 2013 – 46,420 miles
  • 2012 – 42,325 miles
  • 2011 – 38,122 miles
  • 2010 – 34,301 miles
  • 2009 – 31,389 miles
  • 2008 – 27,810 miles
  • 2007 – 25,280 miles
  • 2006 – 22,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,886 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine EML on. Pre 2003.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,886 miles (+7,239)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,886 miles
    Test number
    253402631778
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine EML on. Pre 2003.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass105,647 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    239047465307
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

  3. Fail105,645 miles (+8,872)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    313234633552
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil indicates a malfunction (pre 2003)

  4. Pass96,773 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,773 miles
    Test number
    285300368018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,753 miles (+5,846)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,753 miles
    Test number
    826783931522
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,907 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    439689944813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail90,814 miles (+5,474)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    752502126789
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,340 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    860487643473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail85,339 miles (+5,101)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    421388317472
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,238 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    281519091037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,236 miles (+7,938)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    206167573827
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,298 miles (+13,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    121018724024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass58,780 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,780 miles
    Test number
    960900133191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,779 miles (+2,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    865871247266
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass56,627 miles (+86)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    342854383086
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parkbrake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail56,541 miles (+5,404)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    668117993497
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parkbrake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,137 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    736715234383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,420 miles (+4,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    346144443351
    • NoteOffside front lower arch liner cracked/adrift.

  19. Pass42,325 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    635156142351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,122 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    406259741431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass34,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    863617340303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail34,301 miles (+2,912)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    851297240336
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass31,389 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    373388649328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,810 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    464636348338
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass25,280 miles (+2,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,280 miles
    Test number
    230193667382
    • NoteFront Pads low

  26. Pass22,342 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    442188746451
    • NoteFront number plate broken but still legible
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating but still legible

Questions about V83 KNP

Does V83 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 KNP expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 KNP?
The MOT on V83 KNP expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 KNP done?
V83 KNP was recorded at 112,886 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 5,141 miles a year.
Has V83 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 KNP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V83 KNP 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 V83 KNP find?
V83 KNP failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad.; driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 11 more.

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