BMW 3 SERIES P8VKY has 26 MOTs

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This 1997 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,119 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 08:57.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 12th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

P8VKY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH APRIL 202787,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill/jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill/jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 202512TH APRIL 2026
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202412TH APRIL 202584,481 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH APRIL 202484,479 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 202484,439 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 202483,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 202383,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202229TH JANUARY 202382,011 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202129TH JANUARY 202280,490 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202029TH JANUARY 202178,868 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201929TH JANUARY 202076,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201829TH JANUARY 201974,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In N/s Rack End
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201729TH JANUARY 201872,682 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 201772,613 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Broken Off
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201629TH JANUARY 201770,539 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201529TH JANUARY 201668,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201429TH JANUARY 201566,462 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201329TH JANUARY 201464,561 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201125TH SEPTEMBER 201263,054 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20105TH SEPTEMBER 201161,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201061,184 MI
PASSED24TH JULY 200831ST JULY 200960,122 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED1ST AUGUST 200731ST JULY 200858,808 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 200758,808 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Travell On H/brake.
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Sections Of Main Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded X2(borderline).
  4. USER ENTERED - Osr And Nsr Brake Pipes Short X2 Corroded(borderline).
  5. USER ENTERED - Gearbox Oil Leak.
PASSED29TH JULY 200628TH JULY 200757,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED20TH JULY 200519TH JULY 200655,943 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P8VKY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

P8VKY MOT Comments

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P8VKY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,119 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,004 miles

P8VKY FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration P8VKY was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,119 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,004 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P8VKY has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 49 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does P8VKY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 P8VKY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P8VKY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 P8VKY does have Tax. Read more

When does P8VKY Tax expire?

The current Tax for P8VKY will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 P8VKY MOT expire?

The current MOT for P8VKY will expire in 11 months on Monday 12th April 2027. Read more

When did P8VKY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P8VKY was on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 08:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P8VKY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for P8VKY we can see 21 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 P8VKY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for P8VKY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P8VKY?

P8VKY is registered as a 1997 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has P8VKY done?

The odometer reading for P8VKY at the last MOT in April 2026 was 87,119 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 3,004 miles per year. Read more

How old is P8VKY?

The vehicle P8VKY was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 12th June 1997. Read more

What colour is P8VKY?

The official colour of P8VKY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P8VKY have?

P8VKY has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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