BMW 3 SERIES K8ECO has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2010 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 164,655 miles 4 days ago on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 10:26.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 6th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

K8ECO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MAY 2027164,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Heatshield Sightly Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 20256TH MAY 2026159,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 2025159,679 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 20246TH MAY 2025153,786 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Heat Shield Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Hand Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED3RD MAY 20236TH MAY 2024145,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Smear
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/40/18 88w Landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD MAY 2023145,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Smear
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/40/18 88w Landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH MAY 20226TH MAY 2023139,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inside Rack
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MAY 20216TH MAY 2022133,478 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 20206TH MAY 2021129,577 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 2020129,577 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated Heat Damaged And Oil (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED12TH APRIL 201914TH OCTOBER 2020126,010 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201814TH APRIL 2019122,047 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 201714TH APRIL 2018116,502 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 201614TH APRIL 2017111,651 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 201514TH APRIL 2016107,886 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20135TH MARCH 201493,999 MI
FAILED1ST MARCH 201393,837 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Flashing More Than 120 Times A Minute (1.4.a.2g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

K8ECO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

K8ECO MOT Comments

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K8ECO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 164,655 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,291 miles

K8ECO FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration K8ECO was manufactured on Friday 5th March 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 164,655 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,291 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means K8ECO has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 23 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does K8ECO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 K8ECO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is K8ECO Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 K8ECO does have Tax. Read more

When does K8ECO Tax expire?

The current Tax for K8ECO will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does K8ECO MOT expire?

The current MOT for K8ECO will expire in 1 year on Thursday 6th May 2027. Read more

When did K8ECO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for K8ECO was on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 10:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has K8ECO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for K8ECO we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has K8ECO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for K8ECO we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is K8ECO?

K8ECO is registered as a 2010 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has K8ECO done?

The odometer reading for K8ECO at the last MOT in April 2026 was 164,655 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,291 miles per year. Read more

How old is K8ECO?

The vehicle K8ECO was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th March 2010. Read more

What colour is K8ECO?

The official colour of K8ECO is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does K8ECO have?

K8ECO has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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