BMW 3 SERIES VE59NKA has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,457 miles 3 days ago on Friday 8th May 2026 at 11:44.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

VE59NKA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MAY 2027180,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202525TH APRIL 2026175,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED24TH APRIL 2025175,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202425TH APRIL 2025168,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202326TH FEBRUARY 2024167,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2023167,620 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202217TH FEBRUARY 2023164,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted Under Tray Engine Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Engine
PASSED3RD APRIL 20212ND APRIL 2022160,792 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201921ST DECEMBER 2020143,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH APRIL 201827TH APRIL 2019133,771 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 20171ST JUNE 2018119,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On The Outer Shoulder
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On The Outer Shoulder
FAILED31ST MAY 2017119,764 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On The Outer Shoulder
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On The Outer Shoulder
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On The Inner Shoulder
PASSED27TH MAY 20161ST JUNE 2017106,586 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 2016106,586 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Shoulder
PASSED27TH MAY 20151ST JUNE 201693,451 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 20141ST JUNE 201584,896 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20136TH OCTOBER 201484,852 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201212TH DECEMBER 201368,773 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 201268,362 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201215TH NOVEMBER 201367,106 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VE59NKA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VE59NKA MOT Comments

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VE59NKA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,457 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,615 miles

VE59NKA FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration VE59NKA was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 180,457 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,615 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 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 VE59NKA has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 35 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does VE59NKA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 VE59NKA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VE59NKA Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 VE59NKA does have Tax. Read more

When does VE59NKA Tax expire?

The current Tax for VE59NKA will expire in 10 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 VE59NKA MOT expire?

The current MOT for VE59NKA will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027. Read more

When did VE59NKA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VE59NKA was on Friday 8th May 2026 at 11:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VE59NKA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VE59NKA we can see 15 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 VE59NKA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VE59NKA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VE59NKA?

VE59NKA is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has VE59NKA done?

The odometer reading for VE59NKA at the last MOT in May 2026 was 180,457 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 10,615 miles per year. Read more

How old is VE59NKA?

The vehicle VE59NKA was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st December 2009. Read more

What colour is VE59NKA?

The official colour of VE59NKA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VE59NKA have?

VE59NKA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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