BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K8 VAWMOT history
K8 VAW is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 127,048 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 VAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 VAW was last recorded at 127,048 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 7,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,237 miles · 11 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,811 miles
- Average per year
- 7,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,048 miles
- 2025 – 119,237 miles
- 2024 – 111,853 miles
- 2023 – 106,625 miles
- 2022 – 101,233 miles
- 2021 – 94,496 miles
- 2020 – 89,200 miles
- 2019 – 82,683 miles
- 2018 – 73,582 miles
- 2017 – 66,022 miles
- 2016 – 55,309 miles
- 2015 – 46,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,048 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,048 miles (+7,811)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 127,048 miles
- Test number
- 146915627445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,237 miles (+7,384)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,237 miles
- Test number
- 616331783251
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,853 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,853 miles
- Test number
- 150861871452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,625 miles (+5,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,625 miles
- Test number
- 489184303347
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,233 miles
- Test number
- 170497607485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,232 miles (+6,736)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,232 miles
- Test number
- 454651167726
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass94,496 miles (+5,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,496 miles
- Test number
- 558063840072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,200 miles (+67)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,200 miles
- Test number
- 808776716426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail89,133 miles (+6,450)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,133 miles
- Test number
- 430772561887
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass82,683 miles (+9,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,683 miles
- Test number
- 457430266397
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass73,582 miles (+7,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,582 miles
- Test number
- 981411774163
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass66,022 miles (+10,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 66,022 miles
- Test number
- 462508892301
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Pass55,309 miles (+8,947)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,309 miles
- Test number
- 520262272404
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 46,362 miles
- Test number
- 676817410958
- AdvisoryToo clean for emissions test
Questions about K8 VAW
- Does K8 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VAW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 VAW?
- The MOT on K8 VAW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 VAW done?
- K8 VAW was recorded at 127,048 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
- Has K8 VAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 VAW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on K8 VAW 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 VAW find?
- K8 VAW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.
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