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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

K8 MTEMOT history

K8 MTE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

K8 MTE blue 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,738 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MTE was last recorded at 88,738 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,083 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
3,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,738 miles
  • 2025 – 88,083 miles
  • 2024 – 87,866 miles
  • 2023 – 87,199 miles
  • 2022 – 86,078 miles
  • 2021 – 84,394 miles
  • 2020 – 81,806 miles
  • 2019 – 79,471 miles
  • 2018 – 76,613 miles
  • 2017 – 73,639 miles
  • 2016 – 70,693 miles
  • 2015 – 67,617 miles
  • 2014 – 58,322 miles
  • 2013 – 52,098 miles
  • 2012 – 44,723 miles
  • 2011 – 36,731 miles
  • 2010 – 26,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,738 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,738 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    445281392312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass88,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    935063631347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail88,083 miles (+217)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    585224240972
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,866 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    121724091429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass87,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    482784843815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,199 miles (+1,121)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    512394573649
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,078 miles (+1,684)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    642138200231
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,394 miles (+2,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,394 miles
    Test number
    791884703007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,806 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    978082677497
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device seal starting to split

  10. Pass79,471 miles (+2,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    634065591021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,613 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,613 miles
    Test number
    756333652543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,639 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    191614963811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,693 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    543168120990
    • 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)

  14. Pass67,617 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    264702417562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,125 miles (+6,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    807959765002
    • NoteFront reg plate has slight damage

  16. Pass58,322 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,322 miles
    Test number
    489805484011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,098 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    685374373086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,723 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,723 miles
    Test number
    645461982021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,719 miles (+7,988)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    548790382008
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,731 miles (+10,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    108246871487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    193464880036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 MTE

Does K8 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MTE is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MTE?
The MOT on K8 MTE is valid until 16 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 MTE done?
K8 MTE was recorded at 88,738 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
Has K8 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MTE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 MTE 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 MTE find?
K8 MTE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges.

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