
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
W651 KNNMOT history
W651 KNN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,936 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 88,936 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W651 KNN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
W651 KNN was last recorded at 88,936 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 12,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 76,543 miles · 15 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,393 miles
- Average per year
- 3,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 88,936 miles
- 2022 – 76,543 miles
- 2021 – 70,319 miles
- 2020 – 70,309 miles
- 2019 – 58,952 miles
- 2017 – 54,555 miles
- 2016 – 50,311 miles
- 2015 – 43,817 miles
- 2014 – 38,380 miles
- 2013 – 36,926 miles
- 2012 – 35,681 miles
- 2011 – 33,144 miles
- 2010 – 32,000 miles
- 2009 – 30,651 miles
- 2008 – 28,650 miles
- 2007 – 26,735 miles
- 2006 – 23,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryCar is covered with underseal paint cover
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)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Fuel pipes corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2019
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,936 miles (+12,393)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 88,936 miles
- Test number
- 369255004194
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCar is covered with underseal paint cover
Pass76,543 miles (+6,224)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,543 miles
- Test number
- 504411827486
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,319 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,319 miles
- Test number
- 202113644072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroede and holed but not near any components
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Fail70,309 miles (+11,357)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,309 miles
- Test number
- 830923303843
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake modification unsafe wheel stud in caliper carrier (1.1.21 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass58,952 miles (+39)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,952 miles
- Test number
- 750307075853
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fail58,913 miles (+56)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,913 miles
- Test number
- 287158824490
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed+corroded at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fail58,857 miles (+4,302)1 dangerous4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,857 miles
- Test number
- 272298162997
- DangerousCoolant plastic pipe at rear of engine and heater matrix broke during test
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat not tilting
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance low
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass54,555 miles (+4,244)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 54,555 miles
- Test number
- 462432846649
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
Pass50,311 miles (+6,494)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 50,311 miles
- Test number
- 943464965435
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
- AdvisoryOuter sills/floor corroded at jacking points
Pass43,817 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,817 miles
- Test number
- 490548870852
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
Fail43,817 miles (+5,437)1 dangerous5 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,817 miles
- Test number
- 106796162271
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
Pass38,380 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 38,380 miles
- Test number
- 768196814367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,152 miles (+1,226)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 535520184209
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,926 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 36,926 miles
- Test number
- 337834703325
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteGeneral corrosion of suspension components
Fail36,926 miles (+1,245)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,926 miles
- Test number
- 445283503473
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteGeneral corrosion of suspension components
Pass35,681 miles (+2,537)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,681 miles
- Test number
- 915034902326
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteGeneral corrosion of suspension components
Pass33,144 miles (+1,144)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,144 miles
- Test number
- 469625901400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteS/R/S light illuminated
- NoteAll brake discs corroding
- NoteGeneral corrosion of suspension components
- NoteRear wiper motor not working
Pass32,000 miles (+1,349)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,000 miles
- Test number
- 842773790216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass30,651 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 30,651 miles
- Test number
- 413806509495
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail30,642 miles (+1,992)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,642 miles
- Test number
- 710383809322
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,650 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,650 miles
- Test number
- 981338508368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,735 miles (+3,049)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,735 miles
- Test number
- 900112607334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,686 miles
- Test number
- 502722336136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W651 KNN
- Does W651 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W651 KNN expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W651 KNN?
- The MOT on W651 KNN expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W651 KNN done?
- W651 KNN was recorded at 88,936 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
- Has W651 KNN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W651 KNN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on W651 KNN 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 W651 KNN find?
- W651 KNN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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