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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

WFK 481MOT history

WFK 481 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

WFK 481 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,214 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WFK 481
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WFK 481 was last recorded at 174,214 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,190 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,214 miles
  • 2024 – 169,452 miles
  • 2023 – 163,478 miles
  • 2022 – 160,608 miles
  • 2021 – 158,379 miles
  • 2020 – 156,465 miles
  • 2019 – 155,409 miles
  • 2018 – 152,941 miles
  • 2017 – 147,943 miles
  • 2016 – 144,178 miles
  • 2015 – 140,659 miles
  • 2014 – 138,555 miles
  • 2013 – 134,648 miles
  • 2012 – 131,183 miles
  • 2011 – 127,212 miles
  • 2010 – 122,814 miles
  • 2009 – 117,811 miles
  • 2008 – 111,491 miles
  • 2007 – 103,645 miles
  • 2006 – 97,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All front and rear suspension, braking, rubber bushes are worn and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,214 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,214 miles
    Test number
    189221525739
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail174,190 miles (+4,738)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    798371430532
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass169,452 miles (+5,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,452 miles
    Test number
    413004912725
    • AdvisoryBrake pad anti rattle clip missing n/s/r
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  4. Pass163,478 miles (+2,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,478 miles
    Test number
    417541671813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,608 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    580927712236
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension, braking, rubber bushes are worn and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle is very rusty

  6. Fail160,606 miles (+2,227)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,606 miles
    Test number
    127469347818
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension, braking, rubber bushes are worn and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is badly perished and deep cracks in the sidewalls, not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle is very rusty

  7. Pass158,379 miles (+1,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,379 miles
    Test number
    781774691028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass156,465 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,465 miles
    Test number
    992566864375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine area

  9. Fail156,458 miles (+1,049)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,458 miles
    Test number
    182261381637
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,409 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,409 miles
    Test number
    731324134512
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on outer wall.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass152,941 miles (+4,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,941 miles
    Test number
    750606504034
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and front tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers adrift

  12. Pass147,943 miles (+3,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,943 miles
    Test number
    389754970796
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort low

  13. Pass144,178 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,178 miles
    Test number
    753873808597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,659 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,659 miles
    Test number
    151583430608
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires slightly perished/split on outer sidewalls

  15. Pass138,555 miles (+3,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,555 miles
    Test number
    306327964417
    • NoteConsiderable movement in n/s/f lower swivel

  16. Pass134,648 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,648 miles
    Test number
    897748963294
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded/broken
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp partially illuminates

  17. Fail134,624 miles (+3,441)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    298974253287
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded/broken
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp partially illuminates

  18. Pass131,183 miles (+3,971)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,183 miles
    Test number
    899222962201
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and split
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken and noisy
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and split
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWipers smeary

  19. Pass127,212 miles (+4,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    307107351229
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteWear/movement in n/s/f swivel ball joint

  20. Pass122,814 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    844886350237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,811 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    350618059414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,491 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    384602268414
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass103,645 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    790026357276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass97,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    311582066220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WFK 481

What vehicle is registration WFK 481 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WFK 481 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WFK 481 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WFK 481 is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on WFK 481?
The MOT on WFK 481 is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WFK 481 done?
WFK 481 was recorded at 174,214 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has WFK 481 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WFK 481 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on WFK 481 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 WFK 481 find?
WFK 481 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks; nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges, and 2 more.

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