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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

K88 OSHMOT history

K88 OSH is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K88 OSH 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,438 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 OSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 OSH was last recorded at 90,438 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,624 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,438 miles
  • 2024 – 88,624 miles
  • 2023 – 86,154 miles
  • 2022 – 79,659 miles
  • 2020 – 73,202 miles
  • 2019 – 68,409 miles
  • 2018 – 60,311 miles
  • 2017 – 60,062 miles
  • 2016 – 51,827 miles
  • 2015 – 46,244 miles
  • 2014 – 41,268 miles
  • 2013 – 34,798 miles
  • 2012 – 27,643 miles
  • 2011 – 20,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,438 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear tyre has nail in inner sidewall

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,438 miles (+1,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,438 miles
    Test number
    298638240422
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,624 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    333696470218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,596 miles (+2,442)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    454943026328
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing off antiroll bar, showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brakes binding, suspect parking brake

  4. Pass86,154 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    937662138371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,659 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    539563556410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,202 miles (+4,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    298992226056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,409 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    976740844586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,311 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    219709574273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,062 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    673168816914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,827 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    847715620305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    348411395158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,244 miles (+4,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    635271795171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass41,268 miles (+205)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    335839454242
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has nail in inner sidewall

  14. Fail41,063 miles (+6,265)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    869968744272
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has nail in inner sidewall
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,798 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    227812453211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    818454652223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,643 miles (+7,433)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    977049742238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    125235151258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 OSH

Does K88 OSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 OSH is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 OSH?
The MOT on K88 OSH is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 OSH done?
K88 OSH was recorded at 90,438 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has K88 OSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 OSH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 OSH 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 OSH find?
K88 OSH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer treads; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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