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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K88 AHMMOT history

K88 AHM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 46,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

K88 AHM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
46,240 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 AHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 AHM was last recorded at 46,240 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,522 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,718 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,240 miles
  • 2024 – 43,522 miles
  • 2023 – 41,936 miles
  • 2022 – 40,815 miles
  • 2021 – 40,331 miles
  • 2020 – 39,833 miles
  • 2019 – 39,016 miles
  • 2018 – 37,453 miles
  • 2017 – 36,005 miles
  • 2016 – 33,974 miles
  • 2015 – 28,818 miles
  • 2014 – 23,552 miles
  • 2013 – 18,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,240 miles (+2,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    140829438177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  2. Pass43,522 miles (+1,586)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    999742258443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ADVISE (5.2.3 (j))
  3. Pass41,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    159704147460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Fail41,936 miles (+1,121)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    883533877891
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass40,815 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    991819190081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass40,331 miles (+498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    609760457358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass39,833 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    640885246445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass39,016 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    316683514694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass37,453 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,453 miles
    Test number
    634973980294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass36,005 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,005 miles
    Test number
    960596840946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,974 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    210033667013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,818 miles (+5,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,818 miles
    Test number
    935001168458
    • AdvisorySmall cut in o/s/r tyre close to cords
  13. Pass23,552 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,552 miles
    Test number
    358346384413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,457 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,457 miles
    Test number
    608295984120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,306 miles
    Test number
    906028283240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,306 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,306 miles
    Test number
    859808183231
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K88 AHM

Does K88 AHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 AHM is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 AHM?
The MOT on K88 AHM is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 AHM done?
K88 AHM was recorded at 46,240 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has K88 AHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 AHM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K88 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 K88 AHM find?
K88 AHM passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise worn inner edge; offside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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