BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
K8 EHSMOT history
K8 EHS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 145,426 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,347 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 EHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 EHS was last recorded at 145,426 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,416 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 6,347 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,426 miles
- 2024 – 133,970 miles
- 2023 – 120,502 miles
- 2021 – 111,430 miles
- 2020 – 107,223 miles
- 2019 – 97,839 miles
- 2018 – 90,389 miles
- 2017 – 88,742 miles
- 2016 – 79,704 miles
- 2015 – 70,464 miles
- 2014 – 61,117 miles
- 2013 – 52,261 miles
- 2012 – 50,779 miles
- 2011 – 49,041 miles
- 2010 – 46,128 miles
- 2009 – 41,755 miles
- 2008 – 36,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,426 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,426 miles (+10)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 145,426 miles
- Test number
- 485255420287
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail145,416 miles (+11,446)1 major5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,416 miles
- Test number
- 876244100046
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass133,970 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 133,970 miles
- Test number
- 935849535405
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail133,925 miles (+13,423)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,925 miles
- Test number
- 713299921203
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,502 miles (+9,072)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,502 miles
- Test number
- 153736093391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,430 miles (+4,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,430 miles
- Test number
- 312310122643
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,223 miles (+9,384)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 107,223 miles
- Test number
- 378849165580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,839 miles (+7,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 806763520502
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,389 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,389 miles
- Test number
- 252643428884
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,742 miles (+9,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 88,742 miles
- Test number
- 355674259770
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,704 miles (+9,240)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,704 miles
- Test number
- 680348989036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)
Pass70,464 miles (+9,347)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 70,464 miles
- Test number
- 501908754012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,117 miles (+8,856)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,117 miles
- Test number
- 817829214286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,261 miles (+1,482)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,261 miles
- Test number
- 539959513250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,779 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,779 miles
- Test number
- 375838372208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,779 miles (+1,738)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,779 miles
- Test number
- 327788572249
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,041 miles
- Test number
- 525489261259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,041 miles (+2,913)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,041 miles
- Test number
- 348426561283
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,128 miles (+4,373)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,128 miles
- Test number
- 794060370288
- NoteEngine tray fitted.
- NoteFront brake pads low.
Pass41,755 miles (+5,358)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,755 miles
- Test number
- 703745229201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,397 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,397 miles
- Test number
- 660917378139
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges close to limit
Questions about K8 EHS
- Does K8 EHS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 EHS expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 EHS?
- The MOT on K8 EHS expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 EHS done?
- K8 EHS was recorded at 145,426 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,347 miles a year.
- Has K8 EHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 EHS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 EHS 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 EHS find?
- K8 EHS passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 5 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted, and 3 more.
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