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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

K8 OSFMOT history

K8 OSF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K8 OSF 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,702 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 OSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 OSF was last recorded at 161,702 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,759 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,943 miles
Average per year
12,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,702 miles
  • 2025 – 153,759 miles
  • 2024 – 147,044 miles
  • 2022 – 132,732 miles
  • 2021 – 107,881 miles
  • 2020 – 94,643 miles
  • 2019 – 79,775 miles
  • 2018 – 68,506 miles
  • 2017 – 52,186 miles
  • 2016 – 49,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,702 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,702 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,702 miles
    Test number
    140584857169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,759 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,759 miles
    Test number
    759721616606
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail153,727 miles (+6,683)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,727 miles
    Test number
    332174147512
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,044 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,044 miles
    Test number
    894441046851
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail147,034 miles (+14,302)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,034 miles
    Test number
    760056278429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,732 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    886159105809
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play
  7. Fail132,728 miles (+12,632)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,728 miles
    Test number
    129671799953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass120,096 miles (+12,215)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,096 miles
    Test number
    530102404957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder,
  9. Pass107,881 miles (+13,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    948296019967
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass94,643 miles (+14,868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    755761362057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,775 miles (+11,269)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    772004478227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    596004511513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,506 miles (+16,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    109419046202
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass52,186 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    670994359514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    281594820865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 OSF

Does K8 OSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 OSF is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 OSF?
The MOT on K8 OSF is valid until 16 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 OSF done?
K8 OSF was recorded at 161,702 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 12,197 miles a year.
Has K8 OSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 OSF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 OSF 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 OSF find?
K8 OSF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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