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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

K8 THDMOT history

K8 THD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

K8 THD red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2025
Mileage
56,234 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 THD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 THD was last recorded at 56,234 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,054 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,234 miles
  • 2023 – 52,669 miles
  • 2022 – 51,319 miles
  • 2021 – 49,624 miles
  • 2020 – 48,850 miles
  • 2019 – 48,127 miles
  • 2018 – 47,127 miles
  • 2017 – 46,068 miles
  • 2016 – 44,876 miles
  • 2015 – 43,997 miles
  • 2014 – 42,251 miles
  • 2013 – 40,547 miles
  • 2012 – 37,837 miles
  • 2011 – 34,671 miles
  • 2010 – 32,348 miles
  • 2009 – 29,215 miles
  • 2008 – 26,201 miles
  • 2007 – 23,344 miles
  • 2006 – 19,951 miles
  • 2005 – 17,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch area).
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn.
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn.

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,234 miles (+180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    350865617632
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch area).
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn.

  2. Fail56,054 miles (+3,385)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    309470521380
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass52,669 miles (+1,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    519054471521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (fuel tank area) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull length sill covers fitted

  4. Pass51,319 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    330401642575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail51,282 miles (+1,658)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    984070537816
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,624 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    770630717457
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

  7. Pass48,850 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    250476174767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass48,127 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    807629591997
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Anti roll bar drop link worn at lower joint area.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  9. Pass47,127 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    697424689142
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres damaged on the outer side walls.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  10. Pass46,068 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    836289268219
    • AdvisoryNearside both near side tyres have slight damage on outer side wall.

  11. Pass44,876 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    551114410741
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

  12. Pass43,997 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    167355448801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,251 miles (+1,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    117023884233
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

  14. Pass40,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,547 miles
    Test number
    868188583223
    • NoteN/s rear tyre damaged outer side wall

  15. Fail40,547 miles (+2,710)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,547 miles
    Test number
    986028883217
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre damaged outer side wall

  16. Pass37,837 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    109115602319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,671 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    815226481278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,625 miles (+2,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,625 miles
    Test number
    116555481208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,348 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    810733890278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,215 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    334941309372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,201 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    452581798290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,344 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    831626107350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,951 miles (+2,742)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,951 miles
    Test number
    424654706321
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFr. disc's and pads 75-80% worn

  24. Pass17,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,209 miles
    Test number
    513301515378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 THD

Does K8 THD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 THD expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 THD?
The MOT on K8 THD expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 THD done?
K8 THD was recorded at 56,234 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has K8 THD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 THD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 THD 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 THD find?
K8 THD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch area).; plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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