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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T88 GKRMOT history

T88 GKR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,594 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 GKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 GKR was last recorded at 148,594 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,630 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,964 miles
Average per year
9,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,594 miles
  • 2025 – 143,630 miles
  • 2024 – 137,024 miles
  • 2022 – 130,448 miles
  • 2021 – 123,758 miles
  • 2020 – 116,423 miles
  • 2019 – 110,594 miles
  • 2018 – 92,019 miles
  • 2017 – 73,822 miles
  • 2016 – 64,790 miles
  • 2015 – 54,421 miles
  • 2014 – 52,829 miles
  • 2013 – 34,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,594 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear centre rear seat belt buckle missing at test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,594 miles (+4,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    128308765789
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear centre rear seat belt buckle missing at test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    678324446918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail143,630 miles (+6,606)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    589735028274
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass137,024 miles (+6,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    886633745424
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    698500994741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,447 miles (+6,689)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    294305987672
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    810476698814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,758 miles (+7,335)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    943257875660
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,423 miles (+5,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    727380049633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass110,594 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,594 miles
    Test number
    677317627369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,445 miles (+18,426)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,445 miles
    Test number
    317206651841
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,019 miles (+18,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,019 miles
    Test number
    423838505499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,822 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    241827400590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,790 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    293012262191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,421 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,421 miles
    Test number
    565035685029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail54,417 miles (+1,588)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    207993685047
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass52,829 miles (+18,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    207137004338
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,532 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    879012303377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T88 GKR

Does T88 GKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 GKR is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 GKR?
The MOT on T88 GKR is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 GKR done?
T88 GKR was recorded at 148,594 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,341 miles a year.
Has T88 GKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 GKR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 GKR 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 T88 GKR find?
T88 GKR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear centre rear seat belt buckle missing at test; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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