BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K8 FBCMOT history
K8 FBC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 180,739 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,716 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 FBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 FBC was last recorded at 180,739 miles on 20 May 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,705 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 10,716 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,739 miles
- 2025 – 180,705 miles
- 2024 – 169,230 miles
- 2023 – 158,478 miles
- 2022 – 148,796 miles
- 2021 – 145,535 miles
- 2020 – 135,903 miles
- 2019 – 126,369 miles
- 2018 – 121,057 miles
- 2017 – 86,480 miles
- 2016 – 64,378 miles
- 2015 – 60,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,739 miles
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,739 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 180,739 miles
- Test number
- 338447291674
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,705 miles (+11,475)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 180,705 miles
- Test number
- 873578113085
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,230 miles (+10,752)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 169,230 miles
- Test number
- 459569701309
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,478 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 158,478 miles
- Test number
- 220064072630
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail158,475 miles (+9,679)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,475 miles
- Test number
- 372726671171
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass148,796 miles (+3,261)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 148,796 miles
- Test number
- 973039409488
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass145,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,535 miles
- Test number
- 895591390663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,528 miles (+9,625)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,528 miles
- Test number
- 964889016515
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,903 miles (+9,534)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 135,903 miles
- Test number
- 761323172879
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass126,369 miles (+5,312)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 126,369 miles
- Test number
- 620770393281
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass121,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,057 miles
- Test number
- 888426153939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,057 miles (+34,577)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,057 miles
- Test number
- 414524851666
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 86,480 miles
- Test number
- 838130443954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,480 miles (+22,102)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,480 miles
- Test number
- 424479034252
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPuncher in offside front tyre
Pass64,378 miles (+3,426)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,378 miles
- Test number
- 513400408067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,952 miles
- Test number
- 895235075057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 FBC
- Does K8 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FBC is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 FBC?
- The MOT on K8 FBC is valid until 19 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 FBC done?
- K8 FBC was recorded at 180,739 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 10,716 miles a year.
- Has K8 FBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 FBC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on K8 FBC 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 FBC find?
- K8 FBC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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