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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

K88 CYAMOT history

K88 CYA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

K88 CYA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
136,890 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 CYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 CYA was last recorded at 136,890 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2021: 114,006 miles, lower than 135,568 miles on 29 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,530 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,890 miles
  • 2024 – 136,530 miles
  • 2023 – 136,200 miles
  • 2022 – 135,770 miles
  • 2021 – 114,006 miles
  • 2020 – 135,568 miles
  • 2019 – 133,888 miles
  • 2018 – 128,534 miles
  • 2017 – 121,792 miles
  • 2016 – 116,035 miles
  • 2015 – 111,332 miles
  • 2014 – 108,629 miles
  • 2012 – 103,650 miles
  • 2011 – 94,477 miles
  • 2010 – 87,620 miles
  • 2009 – 75,799 miles
  • 2008 – 53,585 miles
  • 2006 – 33,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,890 miles (+360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    481064844302
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted

  2. Pass136,530 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,530 miles
    Test number
    274815316670
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted

  3. Pass136,200 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    562969416268
    • AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

  4. Pass135,770 miles (+21,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    806441745825
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  5. Pass114,006 miles (-21,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,006 miles
    Test number
    118696886346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,568 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    831793918605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,888 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,888 miles
    Test number
    234201719942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,534 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    929604693026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,792 miles (+5,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,792 miles
    Test number
    461782283670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low on inner edges

  10. Pass116,035 miles (+4,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    739860228401
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeter dim
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass111,332 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    267359615402
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear inner side wall of tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteSealing washer slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail111,332 miles (+2,703)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    289498015134
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteSealing washer slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass108,629 miles (+4,979)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    278339714493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTested in a wet condition

  14. Pass103,650 miles (+9,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    999016402370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass94,477 miles (+6,857)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    609315091286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

  16. Pass87,620 miles (+11,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    824556100180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,799 miles (+22,214)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    450328319108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,585 miles (+20,337)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,585 miles
    Test number
    134052338416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,248 miles
    Test number
    773832146322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 CYA

Does K88 CYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 CYA expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 CYA?
The MOT on K88 CYA expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 CYA done?
K88 CYA was recorded at 136,890 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has K88 CYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 CYA has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on K88 CYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 CYA find?
K88 CYA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: no rear seats or belts fitted.

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