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KAB 141R

2023 BMW 3 Series

Red Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 141R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,734 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,845 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,882 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 59,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,705 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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KAB 141R is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Red. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAB 141R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KAB 141R registered?

KAB 141R is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2023.

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