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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

K8 FSGMOT history

K8 FSG is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

K8 FSG yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
214,077 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FSG was last recorded at 214,077 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 5,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,860 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,217 miles
Average per year
9,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,077 miles
  • 2024 – 208,860 miles
  • 2023 – 199,250 miles
  • 2022 – 190,270 miles
  • 2021 – 175,655 miles
  • 2020 – 160,328 miles
  • 2019 – 141,211 miles
  • 2018 – 126,898 miles
  • 2017 – 117,713 miles
  • 2016 – 104,602 miles
  • 2015 – 89,653 miles
  • 2014 – 73,792 miles
  • 2013 – 67,404 miles
  • 2012 – 60,675 miles
  • 2011 – 53,966 miles
  • 2010 – 49,359 miles
  • 2009 – 45,458 miles
  • 2008 – 39,270 miles
  • 2007 – 32,886 miles
  • 2006 – 26,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,077 miles
  • AdvisoryFront steering track rod ends slight play

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,077 miles (+5,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    214,077 miles
    Test number
    748050107934
    • AdvisoryFront steering track rod ends slight play

  2. Pass208,860 miles (+9,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    208,860 miles
    Test number
    464132769671
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass199,250 miles (+8,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,250 miles
    Test number
    278332238084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass190,270 miles (+14,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    190,270 miles
    Test number
    624764125898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,655 miles (+114)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,655 miles
    Test number
    183061433311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail175,541 miles (+15,213)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,541 miles
    Test number
    627347750870
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,328 miles
    Test number
    802848476786
    • AdvisoryInner exhaust clamp bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has been repaired

  8. Fail160,327 miles (+19,116)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,327 miles
    Test number
    232434482606
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacings (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacings (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryInner exhaust clamp bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has been repaired

  9. Pass141,211 miles (+14,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    745912695507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspention arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,898 miles (+9,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,898 miles
    Test number
    648320686665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,713 miles (+13,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    248842722872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,602 miles (+14,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    735072276674
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,653 miles (+15,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    509045635159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,792 miles (+6,388)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    276216424442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    875441443187
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail67,404 miles (+6,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    997480143111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,675 miles (+6,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    345676432174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,966 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,966 miles
    Test number
    857756031118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,359 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    692032230173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,458 miles (+6,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    720219539169
    • NoteRear brake pads worn down to apx 2mm. legal limit 1.5mmm

  21. Pass39,270 miles (+6,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    581961348171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass32,886 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    404863047189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    133242336100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail26,257 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    433652436138
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about K8 FSG

Does K8 FSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FSG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 FSG?
The MOT on K8 FSG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FSG done?
K8 FSG was recorded at 214,077 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 9,623 miles a year.
Has K8 FSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FSG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 FSG 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 FSG find?
K8 FSG passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front steering track rod ends slight play.

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