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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

K88 RTMMOT history

K88 RTM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

K88 RTM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,688 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 RTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 RTM was last recorded at 130,688 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,442 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
3,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,688 miles
  • 2025 – 129,442 miles
  • 2024 – 127,288 miles
  • 2023 – 126,437 miles
  • 2022 – 125,614 miles
  • 2021 – 124,350 miles
  • 2020 – 121,037 miles
  • 2019 – 115,728 miles
  • 2016 – 107,125 miles
  • 2015 – 99,525 miles
  • 2014 – 96,673 miles
  • 2013 – 92,477 miles
  • 2012 – 87,000 miles
  • 2011 – 80,187 miles
  • 2009 – 77,129 miles
  • 2008 – 73,470 miles
  • 2007 – 69,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,688 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,688 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,688 miles
    Test number
    186183392720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,442 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,442 miles
    Test number
    282154056881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,288 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,288 miles
    Test number
    106893922923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,437 miles (+823)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    347487660362
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,614 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,614 miles
    Test number
    748112687545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,350 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,350 miles
    Test number
    234393815598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,037 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    787557283358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,728 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    151003502447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,125 miles (+7,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    604266275419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack inner joint.
  10. Pass99,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    788477025176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,525 miles (+2,852)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    376987725196
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass96,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    989873634124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,673 miles (+4,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    229298124144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass92,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    426876133170
    • 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)
  15. Fail92,477 miles (+5,477)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    497521833125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  16. Pass87,000 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    675530942177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,907 miles (+6,720)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,907 miles
    Test number
    145009512113
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront side windows tinted
    • NoteHead lamps have blue tinge
  18. Pass80,187 miles (+3,058)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    759816201113
    • NoteFront and rear number plates fading slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has 2mm tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on tread
  19. Pass77,129 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    634435849211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,470 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    274419158478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    141911857186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 RTM

Does K88 RTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RTM is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 RTM?
The MOT on K88 RTM is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 RTM done?
K88 RTM was recorded at 130,688 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,203 miles a year.
Has K88 RTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 RTM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2015.
Has the mileage on K88 RTM 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 RTM find?
K88 RTM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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