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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

K8 RADMOT history

K8 RAD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

K8 RAD grey 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
69,677 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 RAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 RAD was last recorded at 69,677 miles on 18 May 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,608 miles · 25 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
2,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,677 miles
  • 2019 – 69,608 miles
  • 2016 – 65,983 miles
  • 2015 – 61,227 miles
  • 2014 – 57,929 miles
  • 2013 – 54,010 miles
  • 2012 – 46,561 miles
  • 2011 – 33,884 miles
  • 2010 – 31,246 miles
  • 2009 – 27,434 miles
  • 2008 – 24,463 miles
  • 2007 – 20,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,677 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,677 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    954363346984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,608 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,608 miles
    Test number
    532534409571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,983 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    123820615756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,227 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    495860755074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,221 miles (+3,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,221 miles
    Test number
    755477545078
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass57,929 miles (+3,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    558929754017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear wheel rim welded

  7. Pass54,010 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    148723253492
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSelf leveling head light not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail54,008 miles (+7,447)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    348251553075
    • FailureRear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF wheel hard to turn,advise check wheel bearing
    • NoteSelf leveling head light not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass46,561 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    529621062070
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD .BELOW LEGEL LIMIT
    • NoteN/SF TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE OF TREAD .BELOW LEGEL LIMIT
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePetrol Cap seal starting to drteriorat

  10. Fail46,561 miles (+12,677)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    746811562015
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD .BELOW LEGEL LIMIT
    • NoteN/SF TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE OF TREAD .BELOW LEGEL LIMIT
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePetrol Cap seal starting to drteriorat

  11. Pass33,884 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    465569151035
    • NoteOsf tyre badly worn inner edge

  12. Fail33,884 miles (+2,638)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    755379951041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOsf tyre badly worn inner edge

  13. Pass31,246 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    340904240132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,434 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    481045029131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,463 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    391791058135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,997 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    993800557174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    544983677072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 RAD

Does K8 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 RAD is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 RAD?
The MOT on K8 RAD is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 RAD done?
K8 RAD was recorded at 69,677 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
Has K8 RAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 RAD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on K8 RAD 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 RAD find?
K8 RAD passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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