BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
K88 DNLMOT history
K88 DNL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 152,816 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 DNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 DNL was last recorded at 152,816 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,678 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,138 miles
- Average per year
- 8,228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,816 miles
- 2025 – 149,678 miles
- 2024 – 147,079 miles
- 2023 – 144,739 miles
- 2022 – 140,665 miles
- 2021 – 129,698 miles
- 2020 – 121,445 miles
- 2019 – 116,794 miles
- 2018 – 104,130 miles
- 2017 – 94,636 miles
- 2016 – 79,109 miles
- 2015 – 66,079 miles
- 2014 – 58,004 miles
- 2013 – 46,504 miles
- 2012 – 38,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,816 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing or cracking nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust flexi slightly brocken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,816 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 152,816 miles
- Test number
- 934045272392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,678 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 149,678 miles
- Test number
- 594374765066
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass147,079 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,079 miles
- Test number
- 956006731207
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing or cracking nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,056 miles (+2,317)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,056 miles
- Test number
- 956857180832
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing or cracking nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,739 miles (+98)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,739 miles
- Test number
- 704233206702
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly brocken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre close to legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail144,641 miles (+3,976)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,641 miles
- Test number
- 732137968132
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly brocken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre close to legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,665 miles (+10,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 140,665 miles
- Test number
- 800157276181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,698 miles (+196)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 129,698 miles
- Test number
- 663157898120
- AdvisoryCovers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components
- AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge wearing
Fail129,502 miles (+8,057)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,502 miles
- Test number
- 453618994654
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components
- AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge wearing
Pass121,445 miles (+4,651)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,445 miles
- Test number
- 326798715914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,794 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 648233460668
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail116,792 miles (+12,662)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,792 miles
- Test number
- 127807626292
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 104,130 miles
- Test number
- 525983381187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,130 miles (+9,494)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,130 miles
- Test number
- 165350077480
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass94,636 miles (+15,527)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,636 miles
- Test number
- 450882870789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,109 miles (+13,030)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,109 miles
- Test number
- 526694941466
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm now (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,079 miles (+8,075)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,079 miles
- Test number
- 756043665000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,004 miles (+11,500)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 58,004 miles
- Test number
- 699763734165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,504 miles (+7,739)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,504 miles
- Test number
- 499509523112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,765 miles
- Test number
- 528477432169
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about K88 DNL
- Does K88 DNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 DNL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 DNL?
- The MOT on K88 DNL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K88 DNL done?
- K88 DNL was recorded at 152,816 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
- Has K88 DNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 DNL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on K88 DNL 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 DNL find?
- K88 DNL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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