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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K88 XHNMOT history

K88 XHN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

K88 XHN white 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,408 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 XHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 XHN was last recorded at 148,408 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 10,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,313 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,095 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,408 miles
  • 2025 – 138,313 miles
  • 2024 – 131,018 miles
  • 2023 – 125,557 miles
  • 2022 – 114,692 miles
  • 2021 – 114,634 miles
  • 2020 – 110,389 miles
  • 2019 – 101,894 miles
  • 2018 – 93,189 miles
  • 2017 – 47,797 miles
  • 2016 – 45,213 miles
  • 2015 – 40,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,408 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,408 miles (+10,095)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,408 miles
    Test number
    624034337475
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,313 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,313 miles
    Test number
    159970009587
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail138,311 miles (+7,293)3 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,311 miles
    Test number
    374439738280
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass131,018 miles (+5,461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    323676770553
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass125,557 miles (+10,865)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    853536698212
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,692 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    558323042488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,671 miles (+37)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    134369494551
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,634 miles (+4,245)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,634 miles
    Test number
    817295474805
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,389 miles (+8,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    456665087533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,894 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    706300458726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,189 miles (+45,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,189 miles
    Test number
    962479791439
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.

  12. Pass47,797 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,797 miles
    Test number
    438846203961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,213 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    195687994738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    226673720373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    286891593081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about K88 XHN

Does K88 XHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 XHN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 XHN?
The MOT on K88 XHN is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 XHN done?
K88 XHN was recorded at 148,408 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has K88 XHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 XHN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 XHN 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 XHN find?
K88 XHN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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