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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K88 XLAMOT history

K88 XLA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K88 XLA 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,213 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 XLA
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
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 XLA was last recorded at 141,213 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 10,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,332 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,881 miles
Average per year
9,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,213 miles
  • 2025 – 130,332 miles
  • 2024 – 121,413 miles
  • 2023 – 115,645 miles
  • 2022 – 105,140 miles
  • 2021 – 95,550 miles
  • 2020 – 86,374 miles
  • 2019 – 76,521 miles
  • 2018 – 68,533 miles
  • 2017 – 61,254 miles
  • 2016 – 53,605 miles
  • 2015 – 42,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,213 miles
    Test number
    901522481224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail141,211 miles (+10,879)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    569412541735
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass130,332 miles (+8,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    896927069116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass121,413 miles (+5,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    371061643139
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak but working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened liped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened liped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,645 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    811385309790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,284 miles (+10,144)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    591687586403
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass105,140 miles (+9,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    958193937352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance just met
  8. Pass95,550 miles (+9,176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    183535308022
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass86,374 miles (+9,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    317112789258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass76,521 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    608238167120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,533 miles (+7,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    199092864761
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating
  12. Pass61,254 miles (+7,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    557946355443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass53,605 miles (+10,811)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    114448392352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    409743305201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail42,794 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    836162005265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K88 XLA

Does K88 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 XLA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 XLA?
The MOT on K88 XLA is valid until 23 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 XLA done?
K88 XLA was recorded at 141,213 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,170 miles a year.
Has K88 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 XLA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 XLA 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 XLA find?
K88 XLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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