BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K8 FAOMOT history
K8 FAO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 144,506 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,585 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 FAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 FAO was last recorded at 144,506 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,737 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,769 miles
- Average per year
- 9,585 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,506 miles
- 2025 – 137,737 miles
- 2024 – 133,978 miles
- 2023 – 126,759 miles
- 2021 – 114,145 miles
- 2020 – 104,624 miles
- 2019 – 92,007 miles
- 2018 – 81,301 miles
- 2017 – 75,268 miles
- 2016 – 61,560 miles
- 2015 – 45,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 144,506 miles
- Test number
- 176729743284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,506 miles (+6,769)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,506 miles
- Test number
- 271863080360
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,737 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 531476781927
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items
Fail137,737 miles (+3,759)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 992467330779
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items
Pass133,978 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 133,978 miles
- Test number
- 737788805674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail133,956 miles (+7,197)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,956 miles
- Test number
- 393917349327
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides non op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper rubber boots are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working one on the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,759 miles (+12,614)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 126,759 miles
- Test number
- 351180332169
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass114,145 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,145 miles
- Test number
- 955409825030
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail114,140 miles (+9,516)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,140 miles
- Test number
- 315288763025
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass104,624 miles (+12,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,624 miles
- Test number
- 991423569554
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,007 miles
- Test number
- 517726799584
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 562680109771
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible and in window (0.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high poor beam pattern. Replacement bulb may help (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Serious engine oil leak
Pass81,301 miles (+6,033)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,301 miles
- Test number
- 914746464810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,268 miles (+13,708)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,268 miles
- Test number
- 534946910216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,560 miles (+16,148)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 61,560 miles
- Test number
- 446614318962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,412 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 45,412 miles
- Test number
- 330954860424
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about K8 FAO
- Does K8 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FAO is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 FAO?
- The MOT on K8 FAO is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 FAO done?
- K8 FAO was recorded at 144,506 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,585 miles a year.
- Has K8 FAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 FAO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 FAO 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 FAO find?
- K8 FAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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