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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

K8 VRLMOT history

K8 VRL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

K8 VRL blue 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 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
117,616 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VRL was last recorded at 117,616 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2015: 105,437 miles, lower than 959,990 miles on 22 Aug 2014.

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
112,063 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,616 miles
  • 2021 – 112,063 miles
  • 2020 – 108,906 miles
  • 2017 – 108,786 miles
  • 2016 – 108,362 miles
  • 2015 – 105,437 miles
  • 2014 – 959,990 miles
  • 2013 – 115,256 miles
  • 2012 – 110,030 miles
  • 2011 – 99,004 miles
  • 2010 – 86,851 miles
  • 2009 – 86,446 miles
  • 2008 – 83,724 miles
  • 2007 – 80,161 miles
  • 2006 – 73,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,616 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryJacking points corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,616 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,616 miles
    Test number
    381442501752
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,616 miles (+5,553)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,616 miles
    Test number
    253023191233
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    170713490772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail112,063 miles (+3,157)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    576945363105
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass108,906 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,906 miles
    Test number
    412672056919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail108,845 miles (+59)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    158530385833
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,786 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    635639841588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass108,362 miles (+2,925)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,362 miles
    Test number
    973425927200
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass105,437 miles (-854,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    328801805485
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  10. Pass959,990 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    959,990 miles
    Test number
    916154534239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail959,986 miles (+844,730)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    959,986 miles
    Test number
    957133434254
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass115,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    318138623434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail115,221 miles (+5,191)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    636858323239
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,030 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,030 miles
    Test number
    937316812275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail110,026 miles (+11,022)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    379793512495
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass99,004 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    345899671114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail98,988 miles (+12,137)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    808135571167
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass86,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    953150190162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,851 miles (+405)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    822478680162
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    424936079132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,446 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    381560079148
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass83,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    163774868091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail83,724 miles (+3,563)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    683383168071
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass80,161 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    371760057154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail80,080 miles (+65)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    404717437115
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Fail80,015 miles (+433)10 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    331362927150
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside handbrake low effort

  27. Pass79,582 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    991495677098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,580 miles (+5,690)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    413263977013
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  29. Pass73,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    183402636137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,890 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    663611436154
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about K8 VRL

Does K8 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 VRL expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 VRL?
The MOT on K8 VRL expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 VRL done?
K8 VRL was recorded at 117,616 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has K8 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VRL has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 VRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 VRL find?
K8 VRL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; jacking points corroded, and 1 more.

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