BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
K8 ECOMOT history
K8 ECO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 164,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 164,655 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 ECO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 ECO was last recorded at 164,655 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,679 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,976 miles
- Average per year
- 5,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,655 miles
- 2025 – 159,679 miles
- 2024 – 153,786 miles
- 2023 – 145,946 miles
- 2022 – 139,558 miles
- 2021 – 133,478 miles
- 2020 – 129,577 miles
- 2019 – 126,010 miles
- 2018 – 122,047 miles
- 2017 – 116,502 miles
- 2016 – 111,651 miles
- 2015 – 107,886 miles
- 2013 – 93,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,655 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear rear heatshield sightly loose
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, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,655 miles (+4,976)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 164,655 miles
- Test number
- 566745282261
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear rear heatshield sightly loose
Pass159,679 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 159,679 miles
- Test number
- 684170143570
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail159,679 miles (+5,893)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,679 miles
- Test number
- 719511187798
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass153,786 miles (+7,840)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,786 miles
- Test number
- 392769897550
- AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass145,946 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,946 miles
- Test number
- 800246079484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 88w landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers smear
Fail145,946 miles (+6,388)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,946 miles
- Test number
- 893821192643
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 88w landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers smear
Pass139,558 miles (+6,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 139,558 miles
- Test number
- 703719155211
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) inside rack
Pass133,478 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 133,478 miles
- Test number
- 267367030118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 129,577 miles
- Test number
- 320655976414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,577 miles (+3,567)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,577 miles
- Test number
- 382010023252
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated heat damaged and oil (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,010 miles (+3,963)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,010 miles
- Test number
- 649161886711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,047 miles (+5,545)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 122,047 miles
- Test number
- 346560921394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,502 miles (+4,851)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 116,502 miles
- Test number
- 403323056608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,651 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 111,651 miles
- Test number
- 510829851416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,886 miles (+13,887)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,886 miles
- Test number
- 245765505197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,999 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,999 miles
- Test number
- 348004363010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,837 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,837 miles
- Test number
- 679080763093
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Questions about K8 ECO
- Does K8 ECO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ECO is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 ECO?
- The MOT on K8 ECO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 ECO done?
- K8 ECO was recorded at 164,655 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
- Has K8 ECO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 ECO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 ECO 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 ECO find?
- K8 ECO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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