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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

DS 8188MOT history

DS 8188 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

DS 8188 silver 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,917 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8188
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8188 was last recorded at 170,917 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,882 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,917 miles
  • 2025 – 170,882 miles
  • 2024 – 170,867 miles
  • 2023 – 169,805 miles
  • 2022 – 158,010 miles
  • 2021 – 140,996 miles
  • 2020 – 121,557 miles
  • 2019 – 99,797 miles
  • 2018 – 85,631 miles
  • 2017 – 67,203 miles
  • 2016 – 48,902 miles
  • 2015 – 31,541 miles
  • 2014 – 27,620 miles
  • 2013 – 24,792 miles
  • 2012 – 20,035 miles
  • 2011 – 16,680 miles
  • 2010 – 13,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • All brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,917 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,917 miles
    Test number
    672537694087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass170,882 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,882 miles
    Test number
    446096979815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc's slightly corroded
  3. Pass170,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    877235216834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
  4. Fail170,867 miles (+1,062)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    382909751781
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
  5. Pass169,805 miles (+11,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,805 miles
    Test number
    217642157582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass158,010 miles (+17,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    849413776441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass140,996 miles (+19,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    253279869155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass121,557 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,557 miles
    Test number
    533604163610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail121,485 miles (+21,688)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,485 miles
    Test number
    971738720369
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass99,797 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    435383928551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,631 miles (+18,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    169235394257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass67,203 miles (+18,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    650545258547
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to minimum thickness (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering on inner edges
  13. Pass48,902 miles (+17,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    372959367807
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass31,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    542340668363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,541 miles (+1,087)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    465836780850
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail30,454 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    118964775121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass30,454 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    589614175107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,620 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    386385074103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,792 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    858126273103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass20,035 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    756437472131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,680 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,680 miles
    Test number
    308139471172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,839 miles
    Test number
    833629870167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 8188

What vehicle is registration DS 8188 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8188 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2007. 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 DS 8188 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8188 is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8188?
The MOT on DS 8188 is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8188 done?
DS 8188 was recorded at 170,917 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,739 miles a year.
Has DS 8188 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8188 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on DS 8188 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 DS 8188 find?
DS 8188 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished.

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