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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

K88 SSJMOT history

K88 SSJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

K88 SSJ 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,907 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 SSJ was last recorded at 135,907 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 16,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,110 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,797 miles
Average per year
7,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,907 miles
  • 2025 – 119,110 miles
  • 2024 – 104,783 miles
  • 2023 – 92,719 miles
  • 2022 – 80,792 miles
  • 2021 – 68,861 miles
  • 2020 – 63,955 miles
  • 2019 – 55,079 miles
  • 2018 – 49,493 miles
  • 2016 – 44,420 miles
  • 2015 – 41,534 miles
  • 2014 – 37,867 miles
  • 2013 – 35,093 miles
  • 2012 – 23,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,907 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,907 miles (+16,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    421638874384
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,110 miles (+14,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    132654411005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,783 miles (+12,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    518984121490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S LOWER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,719 miles (+11,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,719 miles
    Test number
    907014610226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,792 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    395464029484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,784 miles (+11,923)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    287771553362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    170886192541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,859 miles (+4,904)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    547010897917
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass63,955 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,955 miles
    Test number
    368029885409
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail63,949 miles (+8,870)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    727049435083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect two previous repair welds marked yellow (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,079 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    147928894473
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail55,077 miles (+5,584)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    451823310544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,493 miles
    Test number
    793827640404
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail49,493 miles (+5,073)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,493 miles
    Test number
    269385895618
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass44,420 miles (+2,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    606173798133
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass41,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    555670941448
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriated

  17. Fail41,534 miles (+3,667)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    943412516355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriated

  18. Pass37,867 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    625149554238
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront nearside tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  19. Fail37,867 miles (+2,774)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    306169154256
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  20. Pass35,093 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    345936863294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,725 miles
    Test number
    119396672464
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the edges

Questions about K88 SSJ

Does K88 SSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 SSJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 SSJ?
The MOT on K88 SSJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 SSJ done?
K88 SSJ was recorded at 135,907 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
Has K88 SSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SSJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 SSJ 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 SSJ find?
K88 SSJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower tie rod.

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