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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K21 NLFMOT history

K21 NLF is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 114,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

K21 NLF white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
114,422 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 NLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 NLF was last recorded at 114,422 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 21,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2015: 24,990 miles, lower than 25,344 miles on 29 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,412 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
21,010 miles
Average per year
12,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,422 miles
  • 2020 – 93,412 miles
  • 2019 – 83,460 miles
  • 2018 – 70,196 miles
  • 2017 – 59,243 miles
  • 2016 – 45,156 miles
  • 2015 – 24,990 miles
  • 2014 – 25,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    381272952845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,422 miles (+21,010)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    964524267032
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,412 miles (+9,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    485939538910
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass83,460 miles (+13,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    550731086896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,196 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    759197509426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,169 miles (+10,926)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    620778859893
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass59,243 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    370466588380
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Fail59,003 miles (+13,847)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,003 miles
    Test number
    403072324944
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 runflat (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe
  9. Pass45,156 miles (+20,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    598887014668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,990 miles (-354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,990 miles
    Test number
    105510966658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,344 miles
    Test number
    337132974456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 NLF

Does K21 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 NLF expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 NLF?
The MOT on K21 NLF expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 NLF done?
K21 NLF was recorded at 114,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 12,343 miles a year.
Has K21 NLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 NLF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K21 NLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 NLF find?
K21 NLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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