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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

K88 KVNMOT history

K88 KVN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

K88 KVN 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,643 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KVN was last recorded at 85,643 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,869 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,774 miles
Average per year
4,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,643 miles
  • 2025 – 82,869 miles
  • 2024 – 82,641 miles
  • 2023 – 79,950 miles
  • 2022 – 76,220 miles
  • 2021 – 70,760 miles
  • 2020 – 65,160 miles
  • 2019 – 60,582 miles
  • 2018 – 59,164 miles
  • 2017 – 56,988 miles
  • 2016 – 52,039 miles
  • 2015 – 44,563 miles
  • 2014 – 36,870 miles
  • 2013 – 29,298 miles
  • 2012 – 23,439 miles
  • 2011 – 17,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,643 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,643 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    221761299773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,869 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    305508673229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,855 miles (+214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    972201043479
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  4. Pass82,641 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    526863433202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,950 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    947446079824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass76,220 miles (+5,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    308297319004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass70,760 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    629531591025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail70,741 miles (+5,581)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    198577805039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured previous weld repairs fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    417728682508
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

  10. Fail65,160 miles (+4,578)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    290727809390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet weather
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass60,582 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    663118753183
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    289834433550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,164 miles (+2,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    201140127354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass56,988 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    168095392999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail56,983 miles (+4,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    227040269868
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,039 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    769231616173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    959953195094
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail44,563 miles (+7,693)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    485973995012
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,870 miles (+7,572)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    668183814186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,298 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,298 miles
    Test number
    316260383097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  21. Fail29,298 miles (+5,859)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,298 miles
    Test number
    157762773412
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass23,439 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,439 miles
    Test number
    438884772085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail23,437 miles (+5,485)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    646063772003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on both edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass17,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    327286571005
    • NoteAll TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE:

Questions about K88 KVN

Does K88 KVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KVN is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KVN?
The MOT on K88 KVN is valid until 9 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 KVN done?
K88 KVN was recorded at 85,643 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,354 miles a year.
Has K88 KVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KVN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 KVN 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 KVN find?
K88 KVN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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