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BMW X3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K8 UKCMOT history

K8 UKC is a red diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

K8 UKC red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,167 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 UKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 UKC was last recorded at 87,167 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,195 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
5,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,167 miles
  • 2025 – 84,195 miles
  • 2024 – 81,124 miles
  • 2023 – 77,456 miles
  • 2022 – 73,854 miles
  • 2021 – 69,906 miles
  • 2020 – 65,966 miles
  • 2019 – 60,143 miles
  • 2018 – 52,750 miles
  • 2017 – 46,486 miles
  • 2015 – 34,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,167 miles (+2,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    503305596501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass84,195 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,195 miles
    Test number
    309937447110
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass81,124 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    572756390987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass77,456 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    155407347310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail77,451 miles (+3,597)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    698825626293
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass73,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    745207741919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,854 miles (+3,948)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    742554999411
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass69,906 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    181243584914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySign of oil leak (slight oil on the under tray)
  9. Pass65,966 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    114835097057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail65,966 miles (+5,823)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    875229246489
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,143 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    396915791983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass52,750 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    726980808611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,486 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,486 miles
    Test number
    640889832952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,416 miles (+12,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    734150952273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    349245684269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 UKC

Does K8 UKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 UKC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 UKC?
The MOT on K8 UKC is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 UKC done?
K8 UKC was recorded at 87,167 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,209 miles a year.
Has K8 UKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 UKC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 UKC 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 UKC find?
K8 UKC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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