BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
K8 OUAMOT history
K8 OUA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 232,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 232,061 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 19,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 OUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 2 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 OUA was last recorded at 232,061 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 223,020 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,041 miles
- Average per year
- 19,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,061 miles
- 2025 – 223,020 miles
- 2024 – 213,238 miles
- 2023 – 203,124 miles
- 2022 – 194,792 miles
- 2021 – 181,442 miles
- 2020 – 155,731 miles
- 2019 – 124,941 miles
- 2018 – 84,767 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,061 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,061 miles (+9,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 232,061 miles
- Test number
- 529285443770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass223,020 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 223,020 miles
- Test number
- 594466141387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,018 miles (+9,780)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,018 miles
- Test number
- 273936145062
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass213,238 miles (+10,114)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 213,238 miles
- Test number
- 324028679852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,124 miles (+8,332)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 203,124 miles
- Test number
- 481277659209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,792 miles (+13,350)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 194,792 miles
- Test number
- 674063030988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,442 miles (+25,711)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 181,442 miles
- Test number
- 770923976129
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass155,731 miles (+30,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 155,731 miles
- Test number
- 848153998430
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,941 miles (+40,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,941 miles
- Test number
- 291307974785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,767 miles
- Test number
- 804175917369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,767 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,767 miles
- Test number
- 805207204839
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Questions about K8 OUA
- Does K8 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 OUA is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 OUA?
- The MOT on K8 OUA is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 OUA done?
- K8 OUA was recorded at 232,061 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 19,970 miles a year.
- Has K8 OUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 OUA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 OUA 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 OUA find?
- K8 OUA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front lower arm; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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