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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

K8 EDGMOT history

K8 EDG is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

K8 EDG purple 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,711 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 EDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 EDG was last recorded at 88,711 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,647 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,064 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,711 miles
  • 2024 – 83,647 miles
  • 2023 – 80,232 miles
  • 2022 – 77,692 miles
  • 2021 – 76,301 miles
  • 2020 – 74,871 miles
  • 2019 – 73,290 miles
  • 2018 – 71,553 miles
  • 2017 – 69,517 miles
  • 2016 – 67,136 miles
  • 2015 – 63,827 miles
  • 2014 – 60,360 miles
  • 2013 – 59,524 miles
  • 2012 – 59,091 miles
  • 2011 – 58,173 miles
  • 2010 – 56,682 miles
  • 2009 – 55,192 miles
  • 2008 – 52,661 miles
  • 2007 – 49,513 miles
  • 2006 – 47,512 miles
  • 2005 – 44,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,711 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,711 miles (+5,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    779420175026
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    598392939555
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,647 miles (+3,415)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    755064790438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,232 miles (+2,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,232 miles
    Test number
    133793117083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass77,692 miles (+1,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    365594691266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,301 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    734300563061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing - floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing - floor pan corroded

  7. Fail76,301 miles (+1,430)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    721430199136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing - floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing - floor pan corroded

  8. Pass74,871 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    344213162079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass73,290 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    990974931416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,289 miles (+1,736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    633779776294
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass71,553 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    404952150121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,517 miles (+2,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    182022380974
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  13. Pass67,136 miles (+3,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    251493212014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  14. Pass63,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    783940382235
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail63,827 miles (+3,467)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    267594822883
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass60,360 miles (+836)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    868017714396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass59,524 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    317916223349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,091 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    628834302396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,173 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,173 miles
    Test number
    367169491268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,682 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    892358580231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,192 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    101894199273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,661 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,661 miles
    Test number
    980343108341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,513 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    400882597203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,512 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    583713206340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,904 miles
    Test number
    614254195234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 EDG

Does K8 EDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 EDG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 EDG?
The MOT on K8 EDG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 EDG done?
K8 EDG was recorded at 88,711 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has K8 EDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 EDG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 EDG 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 EDG find?
K8 EDG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear.

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