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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

K88 LSEMOT history

K88 LSE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

K88 LSE silver 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,052 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 LSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 LSE was last recorded at 122,052 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,449 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,603 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,052 miles
  • 2025 – 118,449 miles
  • 2024 – 115,196 miles
  • 2023 – 111,053 miles
  • 2022 – 107,453 miles
  • 2020 – 105,178 miles
  • 2019 – 97,516 miles
  • 2018 – 92,338 miles
  • 2017 – 86,948 miles
  • 2016 – 82,044 miles
  • 2015 – 78,792 miles
  • 2014 – 74,607 miles
  • 2013 – 71,223 miles
  • 2012 – 65,618 miles
  • 2011 – 61,004 miles
  • 2010 – 56,899 miles
  • 2009 – 51,627 miles
  • 2008 – 44,190 miles
  • 2007 – 41,908 miles
  • 2006 – 34,196 miles
  • 2005 – 26,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,052 miles
    Test number
    444821195026
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail122,052 miles (+3,603)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,052 miles
    Test number
    678564171836
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass118,449 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    619572668376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    366817566729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,196 miles (+4,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    246171841651
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass111,053 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    286516508377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,453 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    901946414253
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass105,178 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    246018641989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,516 miles (+73)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    415657996220
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail97,443 miles (+5,105)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    471419817631
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass92,338 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    426100410277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail92,320 miles (+5,372)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    105507590712
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass86,948 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    971463654724
    • AdvisoryFront roll bar bushes weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre wall has various cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail86,948 miles (+4,904)5 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    660517616042
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront roll bar bushes weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre wall has various cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass82,044 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    507109037862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,792 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    476697315149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,722 miles (+4,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    116803515147
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,607 miles (+3,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    299408314169
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass71,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    288189013154
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail71,223 miles (+5,605)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    619249613175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass65,618 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    236928812104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    466647611119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail61,000 miles (+4,101)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    659367811125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  24. Pass56,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    360948410171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail56,890 miles (+5,263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    383228510185
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass51,627 miles (+7,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    503511129193
    • NoteN/s/r lower suspension arm slightly bent

  27. Pass44,190 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    463050928140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,908 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,908 miles
    Test number
    763779537327
    • 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)

  29. Pass34,196 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    223553446316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,433 miles
    Test number
    894044145308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 LSE

Does K88 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 LSE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 LSE?
The MOT on K88 LSE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 LSE done?
K88 LSE was recorded at 122,052 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has K88 LSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 LSE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 LSE 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 LSE find?
K88 LSE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side.

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