BMW 3 SERIES R8KCA has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 73,855 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 12:39.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 10th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

R8KCA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202673,855 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 202573,855 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 202410TH DECEMBER 202573,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 202310TH DECEMBER 202471,705 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202210TH DECEMBER 202370,589 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202110TH DECEMBER 202269,912 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 202169,912 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202010TH DECEMBER 202168,143 MI
PASSED31ST MAY 201910TH DECEMBER 202067,358 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 201810TH JUNE 201966,173 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 201710TH JUNE 201864,511 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 201610TH JUNE 201762,599 MI
PASSED9TH JUNE 201510TH JUNE 201661,861 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 201410TH JUNE 201560,481 MI
FAILED9TH MAY 201460,481 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED30TH MAY 201310TH JUNE 201459,129 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201210TH JUNE 201356,205 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 201256,205 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Low Efort Nearside Rear Handbrake
FAILED23RD MAY 201256,037 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Low Efort Nearside Rear Handbrake
PASSED30TH JUNE 201122ND JULY 201253,412 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
FAILED27TH JUNE 201153,405 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated And Cannot Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD JULY 201022ND JULY 201148,744 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED6TH JULY 20095TH JULY 201042,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JUNE 200828TH JUNE 200936,843 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 200728TH JUNE 200830,347 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R8KCA Passed/Failed

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

R8KCA MOT Comments

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R8KCA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 73,855 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,517 miles

R8KCA FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration R8KCA was manufactured on Monday 28th June 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 73,855 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,517 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R8KCA has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 10 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 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 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does R8KCA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 R8KCA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R8KCA Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 R8KCA does have Tax. Read more

When does R8KCA Tax expire?

The current Tax for R8KCA will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 R8KCA MOT expire?

The current MOT for R8KCA will expire in 4 months on Thursday 10th December 2026. Read more

When did R8KCA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R8KCA was on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 12:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R8KCA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R8KCA we can see 19 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 R8KCA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R8KCA we can see 6 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 R8KCA?

R8KCA is registered as a 2004 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has R8KCA done?

The odometer reading for R8KCA at the last MOT in November 2025 was 73,855 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 3,517 miles per year. Read more

How old is R8KCA?

The vehicle R8KCA was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 28th June 2004. Read more

What colour is R8KCA?

The official colour of R8KCA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R8KCA have?

R8KCA has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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