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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S88 KTVMOT history

S88 KTV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 199,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S88 KTV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
199,157 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 KTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 KTV was last recorded at 199,157 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 10,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2013: 11,571 miles, lower than 100,421 miles on 9 Oct 2012.

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
188,516 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,641 miles
Average per year
9,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,157 miles
  • 2024 – 188,516 miles
  • 2023 – 182,087 miles
  • 2022 – 177,445 miles
  • 2021 – 174,686 miles
  • 2020 – 171,491 miles
  • 2019 – 168,119 miles
  • 2018 – 159,360 miles
  • 2016 – 152,546 miles
  • 2015 – 141,085 miles
  • 2014 – 123,709 miles
  • 2013 – 11,571 miles
  • 2012 – 100,421 miles
  • 2011 – 86,393 miles
  • 2010 – 67,274 miles
  • 2009 – 52,918 miles
  • 2008 – 41,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,157 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,157 miles (+10,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    199,157 miles
    Test number
    608435877893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass188,516 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,516 miles
    Test number
    708764550785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,087 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,087 miles
    Test number
    359960196437
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail182,084 miles (+4,639)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,084 miles
    Test number
    695382859283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached MOUNTING WASHER SEROUSLY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass177,445 miles (+2,759)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,445 miles
    Test number
    135834122575
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Minor corrosion to subframe
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass174,686 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,686 miles
    Test number
    301506007101
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes worn osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail174,683 miles (+3,192)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,683 miles
    Test number
    662158319533
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes worn osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,491 miles (+3,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,491 miles
    Test number
    130221921988
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,119 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,119 miles
    Test number
    486736825207
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,118 miles (+8,758)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,118 miles
    Test number
    951039967915
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    323128765010
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides - all bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail159,360 miles (+6,814)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    186025149026
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides - all bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass152,546 miles (+11,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,546 miles
    Test number
    465338813186
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.

  14. Pass141,085 miles (+17,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    399333882815
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,709 miles (+112,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    878795794255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass11,571 miles (-88,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,571 miles
    Test number
    279478083244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,421 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    609623882253
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,421 miles (+14,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    825503982237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,393 miles (+19,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    147088981255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,274 miles (+14,356)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    230566780238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    462821569281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail52,918 miles (+11,111)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    211071169279
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass41,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    791037088283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S88 KTV

Does S88 KTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 KTV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 KTV?
The MOT on S88 KTV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 KTV done?
S88 KTV was recorded at 199,157 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,184 miles a year.
Has S88 KTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 KTV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 KTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S88 KTV find?
S88 KTV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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