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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K8 TBHMOT history

K8 TBH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

K8 TBH 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,066 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TBH was last recorded at 106,066 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,268 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,798 miles
Average per year
8,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,066 miles
  • 2024 – 103,268 miles
  • 2023 – 95,344 miles
  • 2022 – 86,809 miles
  • 2021 – 77,758 miles
  • 2020 – 72,265 miles
  • 2019 – 65,446 miles
  • 2018 – 55,259 miles
  • 2017 – 44,748 miles
  • 2016 – 33,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,066 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,066 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    549397840317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    932172566654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail103,268 miles (+7,924)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    935551998547
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass95,344 miles (+8,535)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    282850945416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,809 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    680075917779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail86,648 miles (+8,890)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    117700298973
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass77,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    572923617064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,758 miles (+5,493)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    286645317040
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass72,265 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    291782508428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass65,446 miles (+10,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    134017250595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass55,259 miles (+10,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    449362347677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass44,748 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    945484344353
    • AdvisoryFront tyres non-runflat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail44,653 miles (+11,069)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    523925273408
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass33,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    583251761622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNo oil temp taken for emissions due to vehicle having no dip-stick
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Questions about K8 TBH

Does K8 TBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TBH is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 TBH?
The MOT on K8 TBH is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 TBH done?
K8 TBH was recorded at 106,066 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,025 miles a year.
Has K8 TBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TBH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 TBH 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 TBH find?
K8 TBH passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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