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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

K8 MXYMOT history

K8 MXY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

K8 MXY silver 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,013 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MXY was last recorded at 113,013 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,296 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,717 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,013 miles
  • 2024 – 105,296 miles
  • 2023 – 99,128 miles
  • 2022 – 95,078 miles
  • 2021 – 93,686 miles
  • 2020 – 91,604 miles
  • 2019 – 88,421 miles
  • 2018 – 86,241 miles
  • 2017 – 83,141 miles
  • 2016 – 80,049 miles
  • 2015 – 77,397 miles
  • 2014 – 74,598 miles
  • 2013 – 72,273 miles
  • 2012 – 70,819 miles
  • 2011 – 65,626 miles
  • 2010 – 61,593 miles
  • 2009 – 54,799 miles
  • 2008 – 45,374 miles
  • 2007 – 37,389 miles
  • 2006 – 21,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Some rust in brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,013 miles (+7,717)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    802838969872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,296 miles (+6,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,296 miles
    Test number
    817430252341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,128 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    783551953921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,078 miles (+1,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    364094115472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,686 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,686 miles
    Test number
    356528530151
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail93,682 miles (+2,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    833086060806
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,604 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    418976324114
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail91,597 miles (+3,176)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    216298228981
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,421 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    609893789964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  10. Fail88,419 miles (+2,178)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    196195520295
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  11. Pass86,241 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    720921640702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,141 miles
    Test number
    797905824056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  13. Fail83,039 miles (+2,990)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    288086235189
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  14. Pass80,049 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    852600175507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    365801395062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail77,397 miles (+2,799)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    515791595010
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail74,598 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    108084594423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass74,598 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    168114794081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,273 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    115076993474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,819 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    149830352234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,626 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    157685551289
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail65,616 miles (+4,023)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    257442451206
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePuncture in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass61,593 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    293451450205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,799 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    910971759279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,374 miles (+7,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    472455358265
    • 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)

  26. Pass37,389 miles (+7,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    334138287236
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  27. Pass29,859 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,859 miles
    Test number
    104329437085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    870155756046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,750 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    831274956067
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about K8 MXY

Does K8 MXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MXY is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MXY?
The MOT on K8 MXY is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MXY done?
K8 MXY was recorded at 113,013 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has K8 MXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MXY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 MXY 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 MXY find?
K8 MXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit, and 3 more.

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