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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K80 AHMMOT history

K80 AHM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

K80 AHM 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 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
169,393 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 AHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 AHM was last recorded at 169,393 miles on 28 May 2026, 12,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,166 miles · 15 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,227 miles
Average per year
12,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,393 miles
  • 2025 – 157,166 miles
  • 2024 – 133,586 miles
  • 2023 – 104,308 miles
  • 2022 – 90,062 miles
  • 2021 – 78,805 miles
  • 2020 – 68,081 miles
  • 2018 – 66,363 miles
  • 2017 – 63,728 miles
  • 2016 – 50,178 miles
  • 2015 – 35,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,393 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    169,393 miles
    Test number
    613533728219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,393 miles (+12,227)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,393 miles
    Test number
    345744723623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,166 miles (+23,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,166 miles
    Test number
    389794911160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,586 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    377797641221
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail133,586 miles (+29,278)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    516030634549
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    531679547788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,308 miles (+14,246)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    953454243425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass90,062 miles (+11,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    388395807702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,805 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    216110534791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail78,805 miles (+10,724)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    319084684636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,081 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    273385608086
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass66,363 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    129949804576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    429648584918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,726 miles (+13,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    493193736391
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass50,178 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    264149964744
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

  16. Fail50,114 miles (+14,806)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    826547302850
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass35,308 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    899604485128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,296 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    597666945102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack on side walls

Questions about K80 AHM

Does K80 AHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 AHM is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 AHM?
The MOT on K80 AHM is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 AHM done?
K80 AHM was recorded at 169,393 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 12,184 miles a year.
Has K80 AHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 AHM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K80 AHM 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 K80 AHM find?
K80 AHM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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