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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,348 miles 4 days ago on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 14:38.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 2nd November 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

V4KWA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 202787,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 202687,347 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202530TH OCTOBER 202685,512 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 202585,512 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Both Lamps Lens. (4.1.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202430TH OCTOBER 202582,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202482,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Forward Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202330TH OCTOBER 202480,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202230TH OCTOBER 202378,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 202278,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PRS - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements On Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202130TH OCTOBER 202275,910 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges And Near Wear Indicators
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 202175,866 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges And Near Wear Indicators
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 255/35r18 90w (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Body To Axle Mounting Holed/corrodid (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202030TH OCTOBER 202172,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202072,659 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH APRIL 201929TH OCTOBER 202067,933 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wear On Inner Edges,off Both Rear Tyres
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Flexy Brake Pipes Deteriorated
PASSED3RD MAY 20182ND MAY 201962,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front[cracks] (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Wear On Inner Edges Of Both Rear Tyres
FAILED2ND MAY 201862,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front[cracks] (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Wear On Inner Edges Of Both Rear Tyres
PASSED3RD MAY 20172ND MAY 201858,933 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201755,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres ,wear On Edges.
FAILED23RD APRIL 201655,001 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres ,wear On Edges.
PASSED27TH APRIL 201530TH APRIL 201651,285 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 201551,285 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED1ST MAY 201430TH APRIL 201547,963 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 201321ST APRIL 201443,834 MI
FAILED22ND APRIL 201343,834 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201210TH APRIL 201340,974 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201240,969 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20102ND NOVEMBER 201136,277 MI
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 201036,276 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED14TH MAY 200913TH MAY 201029,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED12TH MAY 200929,003 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V4KWA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

V4KWA MOT Comments

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V4KWA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,348 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,367 miles

V4KWA FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration V4KWA was manufactured on Saturday 7th January 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,348 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,367 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V4KWA has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 49 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 15 Major, 2 Dangerous and 14 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 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does V4KWA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 7th November 2026 V4KWA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V4KWA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 7th November 2026 V4KWA does have Tax. Read more

When does V4KWA Tax expire?

The current Tax for V4KWA will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 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 V4KWA MOT expire?

The current MOT for V4KWA will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 2nd November 2027. Read more

When did V4KWA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V4KWA was on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 14:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V4KWA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for V4KWA we can see 17 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 V4KWA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for V4KWA we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V4KWA?

V4KWA is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has V4KWA done?

The odometer reading for V4KWA at the last MOT in November 2026 was 87,348 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 4,367 miles per year. Read more

How old is V4KWA?

The vehicle V4KWA was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 7th January 2006. Read more

What colour is V4KWA?

The official colour of V4KWA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does V4KWA have?

V4KWA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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