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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

K8 DXAMOT history

K8 DXA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

K8 DXA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,596 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 DXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 DXA was last recorded at 140,596 miles on 16 May 2026, 10,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,672 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,924 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,596 miles
  • 2025 – 129,672 miles
  • 2024 – 117,451 miles
  • 2023 – 106,059 miles
  • 2022 – 100,516 miles
  • 2021 – 94,597 miles
  • 2019 – 91,378 miles
  • 2018 – 84,460 miles
  • 2017 – 82,931 miles
  • 2016 – 76,347 miles
  • 2015 – 69,539 miles
  • 2014 – 59,368 miles
  • 2013 – 52,464 miles
  • 2012 – 47,174 miles
  • 2011 – 40,328 miles
  • 2010 – 32,396 miles
  • 2009 – 23,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,596 miles (+10,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,596 miles
    Test number
    713937164395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,672 miles (+12,221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    248907524540
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  3. Pass117,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    787245247590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged

  4. Fail117,449 miles (+11,390)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,449 miles
    Test number
    164631287754
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged

  5. Pass106,059 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    781716715689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,516 miles (+5,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    189953473052
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    693250341724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,597 miles (+3,219)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    172075356141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,378 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,378 miles
    Test number
    618517090782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,460 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,460 miles
    Test number
    461728101235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,931 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    457763947213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail82,887 miles (+6,540)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    621723985964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass76,347 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    942082225992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,539 miles (+10,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    556182188497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,368 miles (+6,904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    676028744228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass52,464 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    886192753232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,174 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    247124062220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,328 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    989645251225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,396 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,396 miles
    Test number
    470348150293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    750606269294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 DXA

Does K8 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DXA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 DXA?
The MOT on K8 DXA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 DXA done?
K8 DXA was recorded at 140,596 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has K8 DXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 DXA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 DXA 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 DXA find?
K8 DXA passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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