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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K8 SEDMOT history

K8 SED is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 99,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,876 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 SED was last recorded at 99,876 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2022: 91,096 miles, lower than 116,685 miles on 7 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,350 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,876 miles
  • 2025 – 99,350 miles
  • 2024 – 98,618 miles
  • 2023 – 96,735 miles
  • 2022 – 91,096 miles
  • 2006 – 116,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,876 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,876 miles (+526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    179671165982
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass99,350 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    518699892414
    • 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))

  3. Fail99,341 miles (+723)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    796694731121
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))

  4. Pass98,618 miles (+1,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    116919744275
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,735 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    144439417920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,096 miles (-25,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    477919118537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    172067896004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  8. Fail116,685 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    182957796084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about K8 SED

Does K8 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 SED is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 SED?
The MOT on K8 SED is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 SED done?
K8 SED was recorded at 99,876 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026.
Has K8 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 SED has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 SED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 SED find?
K8 SED passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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