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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K88 BNYMOT history

K88 BNY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

K88 BNY grey 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,146 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 BNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 BNY was last recorded at 136,146 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,906 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,240 miles
Average per year
4,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,146 miles
  • 2025 – 133,906 miles
  • 2024 – 131,699 miles
  • 2023 – 126,675 miles
  • 2022 – 126,478 miles
  • 2020 – 125,953 miles
  • 2019 – 123,145 miles
  • 2018 – 119,536 miles
  • 2016 – 104,680 miles
  • 2015 – 93,013 miles
  • 2014 – 86,019 miles
  • 2013 – 77,590 miles
  • 2012 – 75,183 miles
  • 2011 – 70,104 miles
  • 2010 – 64,901 miles
  • 2009 – 62,546 miles
  • 2008 – 54,998 miles
  • 2007 – 53,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,146 miles (+2,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    730347431453
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,906 miles (+2,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,906 miles
    Test number
    660906463112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,699 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,699 miles
    Test number
    376793038969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,535 miles (+4,860)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    555107915570
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing two missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing three missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    207676041887
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail126,675 miles (+197)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    390370326243
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,478 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    581561324326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,476 miles (+523)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,476 miles
    Test number
    137012016250
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    759784680110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m light staying on

  10. Fail125,953 miles (+2,808)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    881460104329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m light staying on

  11. Pass123,145 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    490410035305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail123,143 miles (+3,607)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,143 miles
    Test number
    810368592978
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass119,536 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    165415790475
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail119,449 miles (+14,769)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    447134687101
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass104,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,680 miles
    Test number
    734360332492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

  16. Fail104,680 miles (+11,667)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,680 miles
    Test number
    759491931365
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

  17. Pass93,013 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    186368625159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,019 miles (+8,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,019 miles
    Test number
    559839524118
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,590 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    158929523167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,589 miles (+2,406)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    887148223133
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,183 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    359804762428
    • NoteBattery light illuminated on dashboard
    • NoteBoth front tyres feathering on inner shoulders
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads very low
    • NoteSlight buckle in N/s/f road wheel
    • NoteSlight play in O/s/f brake reaction bush

  22. Fail75,183 miles (+5,079)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    557114262238
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBattery light illuminated on dashboard
    • NoteBoth front tyres feathering on inner shoulders
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads very low
    • NoteSlight buckle in N/s/f road wheel
    • NoteSlight play in O/s/f brake reaction bush

  23. Pass70,104 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    837606061258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,045 miles (+5,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    355647851282
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass64,901 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    354446250474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    281267669243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,545 miles (+6,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    790644069247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass56,398 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    463207699040
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s wiper arm loose
    • NoteWindows tinted

  29. Fail56,398 miles (+1,400)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    530007599086
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s wiper arm loose
    • NoteWindows tinted

  30. Pass54,998 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    233259198051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    141131527131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K88 BNY

Does K88 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 BNY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 BNY?
The MOT on K88 BNY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 BNY done?
K88 BNY was recorded at 136,146 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,232 miles a year.
Has K88 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 BNY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 BNY 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 BNY find?
K88 BNY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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