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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

8 KWDMOT history

8 KWD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

8 KWD 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 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,913 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 KWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 KWD was last recorded at 51,913 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,719 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,913 miles
  • 2025 – 51,719 miles
  • 2024 – 51,435 miles
  • 2023 – 51,416 miles
  • 2022 – 50,641 miles
  • 2021 – 49,684 miles
  • 2020 – 48,952 miles
  • 2019 – 46,406 miles
  • 2018 – 44,753 miles
  • 2017 – 42,277 miles
  • 2016 – 37,773 miles
  • 2015 – 33,015 miles
  • 2014 – 32,330 miles
  • 2013 – 32,220 miles
  • 2012 – 30,519 miles
  • 2011 – 28,562 miles
  • 2010 – 24,063 miles
  • 2009 – 19,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,913 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,913 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    713530004719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,719 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    924532021479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,435 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    895026069344
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  4. Pass51,416 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    505901771782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine sump

  5. Pass50,641 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    125794448495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,684 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    672830996534
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail49,683 miles (+731)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    487422735523
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,952 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    853318644257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,406 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    332312242220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,753 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    499405708299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,277 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    933141988059
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass37,773 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    724193507141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,015 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    215302825206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,330 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    727495334213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    225260923245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,220 miles (+1,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    498400323292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass30,519 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,519 miles
    Test number
    905820222206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,562 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    958990221285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,063 miles (+4,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    520574920288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,327 miles
    Test number
    832006629233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 KWD

What vehicle is registration 8 KWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 KWD on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. 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 8 KWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 KWD is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 KWD?
The MOT on 8 KWD is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 KWD done?
8 KWD was recorded at 51,913 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has 8 KWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 KWD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 8 KWD 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 8 KWD find?
8 KWD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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