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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

T8 KGWMOT history

T8 KGW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
164,833 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 KGW was last recorded at 164,833 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,730 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,103 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,833 miles
  • 2023 – 163,730 miles
  • 2022 – 156,612 miles
  • 2021 – 151,320 miles
  • 2020 – 143,142 miles
  • 2018 – 124,246 miles
  • 2017 – 116,750 miles
  • 2016 – 109,218 miles
  • 2015 – 106,251 miles
  • 2014 – 101,882 miles
  • 2013 – 95,862 miles
  • 2011 – 67,502 miles
  • 2010 – 47,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,833 miles
    Test number
    574934281779
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,833 miles (+1,103)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,833 miles
    Test number
    691129277273
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,730 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,730 miles
    Test number
    917350351136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail163,730 miles (+7,118)3 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,730 miles
    Test number
    556846139711
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,612 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,612 miles
    Test number
    662885707955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    871718242644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,320 miles (+8,178)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    518344641824
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Pass143,142 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    936921724069
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail143,141 miles (+18,895)5 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,141 miles
    Test number
    976030523382
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    681297621574
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slightly corroded

  11. Fail124,246 miles (+7,496)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    605224083963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass116,750 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    348389354025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,218 miles (+2,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    179614584906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront disks have surface rust on them

  14. Pass106,251 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,251 miles
    Test number
    626666925114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,882 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    545922824122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail101,881 miles (+6,019)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    357791824116
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,862 miles (+28,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    657287173000
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass67,502 miles (+19,965)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    976110161093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    884811470045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 KGW

Does T8 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 KGW expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 KGW?
The MOT on T8 KGW expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 KGW done?
T8 KGW was recorded at 164,833 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has T8 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 KGW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 KGW 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 T8 KGW find?
T8 KGW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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