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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K8 BBRMOT history

K8 BBR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,521 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BBR was last recorded at 124,521 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,211 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
1,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,521 miles
  • 2022 – 124,211 miles
  • 2020 – 123,962 miles
  • 2018 – 123,803 miles
  • 2017 – 123,773 miles
  • 2016 – 123,483 miles
  • 2015 – 121,733 miles
  • 2014 – 120,681 miles
  • 2013 – 119,376 miles
  • 2012 – 117,745 miles
  • 2011 – 115,994 miles
  • 2010 – 114,310 miles
  • 2009 – 113,236 miles
  • 2008 – 111,784 miles
  • 2007 – 109,559 miles
  • 2006 – 100,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    508912266469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,521 miles (+310)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    660457723992
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,211 miles (+249)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,211 miles
    Test number
    194992460521
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rea diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass123,962 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,962 miles
    Test number
    251332302711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,951 miles (+148)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    108390023462
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    739696979601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail123,803 miles (+30)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    888707940540
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,773 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,773 miles
    Test number
    759708332404
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential

  9. Fail123,773 miles (+290)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,773 miles
    Test number
    241563487378
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential

  10. Pass123,483 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,483 miles
    Test number
    247536092051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a hair line crack through it

  11. Fail123,480 miles (+1,747)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    561872192443
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a hair line crack through it
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight weep of oil

  12. Fail121,733 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    216091045493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNear and offside inner sills slightly corroded
    • NotePower steering rack slight weep of fluid
    • NoteRear diff slight weep of oil

  13. Pass121,733 miles (+1,052)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    948071045167
    • NoteNear and offside inner sills slightly corroded
    • NotePower steering rack slight weep of fluid
    • NoteRear diff slight weep of oil

  14. Pass120,681 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,681 miles
    Test number
    106077794027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    498928793009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,363 miles (+1,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    108448393091
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass117,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    449001102164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,735 miles (+1,741)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,735 miles
    Test number
    988411602140
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front shocks soft
    • NoteOsf brake hose perished and cracked should be changed soon
    • NoteOsr side light bulb poor connection but working with a tap
    • NoteRear antiroll bar saddle bushes perished and cracked require change soon
    • NoteSerious oil leak to rear diff

  19. Pass115,994 miles (+1,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    256092901176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops broken

  20. Pass114,310 miles (+1,074)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    310298890035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front chassis rails corroding
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteTemp repair to rear exhaust silencer rubber mount

  21. Pass113,236 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    272108429199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,203 miles (+1,419)17 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    744800599028
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass111,784 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    272309368460
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside cills are slighty corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear wheel arches.
    • NoteSteering rack shows slight seepage of lubricant.

  24. Fail111,783 miles (+2,224)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    740226558160
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside cills are slighty corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear wheel arches.
    • NoteSteering rack shows slight seepage of lubricant.

  25. Pass109,559 miles (+9,087)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    191410937160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear subframe bushes worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Pass100,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    203851036486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail100,472 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    670540036160
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K8 BBR

Does K8 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 BBR expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 BBR?
The MOT on K8 BBR expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 BBR done?
K8 BBR was recorded at 124,521 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
Has K8 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BBR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 BBR 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 K8 BBR find?
K8 BBR passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside sill corroded slightly; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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