BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
K8 FFAMOT history
K8 FFA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 160,082 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 FFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 FFA was last recorded at 160,082 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,579 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,503 miles
- Average per year
- 5,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,082 miles
- 2025 – 157,579 miles
- 2024 – 155,067 miles
- 2023 – 152,301 miles
- 2022 – 147,970 miles
- 2021 – 145,452 miles
- 2020 – 140,251 miles
- 2019 – 137,943 miles
- 2018 – 133,416 miles
- 2017 – 129,919 miles
- 2016 – 127,476 miles
- 2015 – 122,869 miles
- 2014 – 119,535 miles
- 2013 – 115,390 miles
- 2012 – 111,264 miles
- 2011 – 105,749 miles
- 2010 – 98,988 miles
- 2009 – 93,130 miles
- 2008 – 69,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,082 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 160,082 miles
- Test number
- 190688116752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail160,082 miles (+2,503)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,082 miles
- Test number
- 932233791454
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass157,579 miles (+2,512)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,579 miles
- Test number
- 507691301930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass155,067 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 155,067 miles
- Test number
- 685965760053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,301 miles (+4,331)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,301 miles
- Test number
- 946952253489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,970 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 147,970 miles
- Test number
- 253938360568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,452 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,452 miles
- Test number
- 822407753013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,452 miles (+5,201)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,452 miles
- Test number
- 151533382616
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,251 miles (+2,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 140,251 miles
- Test number
- 389144596300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,943 miles (+4,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,943 miles
- Test number
- 865940615312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
Pass133,416 miles (+3,497)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,416 miles
- Test number
- 504614583693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,919 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 129,919 miles
- Test number
- 953086102923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,476 miles (+4,607)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 127,476 miles
- Test number
- 757367310461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,869 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 122,869 miles
- Test number
- 596116189642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,535 miles (+4,145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 119,535 miles
- Test number
- 485741464287
- NoteOffside front / rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Pass115,390 miles (+4,126)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 115,390 miles
- Test number
- 619470673229
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode
Pass111,264 miles (+5,515)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 111,264 miles
- Test number
- 165022952286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,749 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 105,749 miles
- Test number
- 346247771210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,988 miles (+5,858)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 98,988 miles
- Test number
- 672526850236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,130 miles (+23,433)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,130 miles
- Test number
- 412411179277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 69,697 miles
- Test number
- 211313768233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 FFA
- Does K8 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FFA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 FFA?
- The MOT on K8 FFA is valid until 9 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 FFA done?
- K8 FFA was recorded at 160,082 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
- Has K8 FFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 FFA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 FFA 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 FFA find?
- K8 FFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.
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