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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

K8 TKKMOT history

K8 TKK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2023.

K8 TKK grey 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 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
147,092 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TKK was last recorded at 147,092 miles on 15 Apr 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2011: 52,009 miles, lower than 119,980 miles on 5 Mar 2011.

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
147,090 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,092 miles
  • 2022 – 134,647 miles
  • 2021 – 118,835 miles
  • 2020 – 118,835 miles
  • 2019 – 110,730 miles
  • 2018 – 101,805 miles
  • 2017 – 96,129 miles
  • 2016 – 93,731 miles
  • 2014 – 79,539 miles
  • 2013 – 72,873 miles
  • 2012 – 61,468 miles
  • 2011 – 52,009 miles
  • 2010 – 106,088 miles
  • 2009 – 86,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,092 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside side skirt loose but not likely to fall offRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,092 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    226831772707
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt loose but not likely to fall off

  2. Fail147,090 miles (+12,443)2 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,090 miles
    Test number
    346596197992
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt loose but not likely to fall off

  3. Pass134,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,647 miles
    Test number
    930384105036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail134,647 miles (+15,812)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,647 miles
    Test number
    347785556312
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass118,835 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    457470395815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail118,835 miles (+8,105)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    960580554642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower effort

  7. Pass110,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,730 miles
    Test number
    496169819146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail110,726 miles (+8,921)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    651763227847
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass101,805 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    652255450408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,129 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    382606499692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail96,126 miles (+2,395)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    688573344512
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass93,731 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    179057804634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail93,710 miles (+14,171)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    816555259691
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass79,539 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    197125724396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail79,539 miles (+6,666)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    986015824382
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass72,873 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    666312883267
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Fail72,873 miles (+11,405)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    939311583257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass61,468 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    309319072420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail61,463 miles (+9,454)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    396558372491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,009 miles (-67,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    335766271253
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass119,980 miles (+13,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    119,980 miles
    Test number
    428884961082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass106,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    644228520272
    • NoteDamage on alloys crack in front n/plate front brake discs lipped and worn front brake pads worn low rear brake discs lipped and scored

  23. Fail106,088 miles (+19,103)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    232838820204
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage on alloys crack in front n/plate front brake discs lipped and worn front brake pads worn low rear brake discs lipped and scored

  24. Pass86,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    831411859309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K8 TKK

Does K8 TKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 TKK expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 TKK?
The MOT on K8 TKK expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 TKK done?
K8 TKK was recorded at 147,092 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2023, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has K8 TKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TKK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 TKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 TKK find?
K8 TKK passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside side skirt loose but not likely to fall off.

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