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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

K8 FARMOT history

K8 FAR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 38,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K8 FAR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,342 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FAR was last recorded at 38,342 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,501 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,841 miles
Average per year
2,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,342 miles
  • 2025 – 34,501 miles
  • 2024 – 31,650 miles
  • 2023 – 28,796 miles
  • 2022 – 26,669 miles
  • 2021 – 25,011 miles
  • 2020 – 22,202 miles
  • 2019 – 19,136 miles
  • 2018 – 14,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp mounting damaged, but headlamp secure & still meets MOT testing requirements at time of test.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,342 miles (+3,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    928594544286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp mounting damaged, but headlamp secure & still meets MOT testing requirements at time of test.
  2. Pass34,501 miles (+2,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    181961411848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp mounting damaged, but headlamp secure & still meets MOT testing requirements at time of test.
  3. Pass31,650 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,650 miles
    Test number
    668889873580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp pushed back and broken on mounting but secure
  4. Pass28,796 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    569465899999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,669 miles (+1,658)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    600334795687
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight damage but aim ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass25,011 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,011 miles
    Test number
    335904564061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass22,202 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    474740317070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail22,138 miles (+3,002)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    173512661996
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass19,136 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    964736819234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    371335500175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 FAR

Does K8 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FAR is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 FAR?
The MOT on K8 FAR is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FAR done?
K8 FAR was recorded at 38,342 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,911 miles a year.
Has K8 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FAR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K8 FAR 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 FAR find?
K8 FAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside headlamp mounting damaged, but headlamp secure & still meets mot testing requirements at time of test..

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