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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

V5 KDHMOT history

V5 KDH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V5 KDH silver 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,514 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KDH was last recorded at 132,514 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 8,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,386 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,128 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,514 miles
  • 2024 – 124,386 miles
  • 2023 – 122,407 miles
  • 2022 – 119,041 miles
  • 2021 – 114,586 miles
  • 2020 – 111,534 miles
  • 2019 – 104,058 miles
  • 2018 – 99,730 miles
  • 2017 – 92,002 miles
  • 2016 – 86,088 miles
  • 2015 – 80,769 miles
  • 2014 – 73,316 miles
  • 2013 – 61,083 miles
  • 2012 – 54,110 miles
  • 2011 – 47,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,514 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured and clouded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,514 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,514 miles
    Test number
    691603393440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,386 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    692005213880
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured and clouded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail124,386 miles (+1,979)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    620077819228
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured and clouded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,407 miles (+3,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    580947922446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass119,041 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    630443892375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail119,036 miles (+4,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    333317977805
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass114,586 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,586 miles
    Test number
    469423096685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,534 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    159780771041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,058 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,058 miles
    Test number
    645605682558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,622 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    963410461750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    350638562884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,730 miles (+7,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    835582057405
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass92,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,002 miles
    Test number
    567105049311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn close to limits at inner shoulders.
  14. Fail92,002 miles (+5,914)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,002 miles
    Test number
    531749644683
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn close to limits at inner shoulders.
  15. Pass86,088 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    448019459938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,769 miles (+7,453)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    625459555026
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass73,316 miles (+12,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    975177054090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,083 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    719410463056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,110 miles (+6,949)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    406570762096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
    • NoteO/s/f track rod end has had heat applied but does not appear excessive
    • NoteOil leak from gear box
  20. Pass47,161 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    815945641041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,862 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    719938231021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 KDH

Does V5 KDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KDH is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KDH?
The MOT on V5 KDH is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KDH done?
V5 KDH was recorded at 132,514 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has V5 KDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KDH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 KDH 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 V5 KDH find?
V5 KDH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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