BMW 3 SERIES K5JAO has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know K5JAO may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this BMW 3 SERIES like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this BMW 3 SERIES that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for K5JAO in seconds…
The MOT for this BMW 3 SERIES expires in 2 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,145 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 08:02.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 23rd July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

K5JAO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JULY 2026136,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s Headlamp Washer Defective
FAILED7TH JULY 2025136,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s Headlamp Washer Defective
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Hub/knuckle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Hub/knuckle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JULY 202423RD JULY 2025120,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED22ND JULY 2024120,018 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH JULY 202319TH JULY 2024108,138 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20234TH JANUARY 2024106,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20224TH JANUARY 2023104,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021101,917 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Low Effort From Parking Brake
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2020101,917 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20198TH DECEMBER 202099,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JUNE 201814TH JUNE 201997,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On The Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Discs Worn
FAILED15TH JUNE 201897,555 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On The Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20171ST JUNE 201895,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Full Length Not Allowing Full Inspection
  4. ADVISORY - Plastic Sill Covers Fitted As Std Not Allowing Full Inspection
PASSED18TH MAY 201617TH MAY 201792,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - No Smoke Reading
PASSED29TH APRIL 201528TH APRIL 201690,113 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Smoke Test No Reading
PASSED31ST MARCH 201430TH MARCH 201585,473 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED28TH MARCH 201330TH MARCH 201466,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Slightly On The Inside Edge
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge And Slightly Perished
  7. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge And Slightly Perished
FAILED26TH MARCH 201366,289 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Slightly On The Inside Edge
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge And Slightly Perished
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge And Slightly Perished
PASSED29TH MARCH 201230TH MARCH 201347,496 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

K5JAO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

K5JAO MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

K5JAO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,145 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,509 miles

K5JAO FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration K5JAO was manufactured on Monday 30th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 136,145 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,509 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means K5JAO has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 48 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 6 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does K5JAO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 K5JAO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is K5JAO Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 K5JAO does have Tax. Read more

When does K5JAO Tax expire?

The current Tax for K5JAO will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does K5JAO MOT expire?

The current MOT for K5JAO will expire in 2 months on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Read more

When did K5JAO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for K5JAO was on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 08:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has K5JAO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for K5JAO we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has K5JAO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for K5JAO we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is K5JAO?

K5JAO is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has K5JAO done?

The odometer reading for K5JAO at the last MOT in July 2025 was 136,145 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,509 miles per year. Read more

How old is K5JAO?

The vehicle K5JAO was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th March 2009. Read more

What colour is K5JAO?

The official colour of K5JAO is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does K5JAO have?

K5JAO has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

K5JAO MOT Check