BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K21 NRSMOT history
K21 NRS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 159,612 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 NRS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 NRS was last recorded at 159,612 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 21,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,931 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,681 miles
- Average per year
- 12,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,612 miles
- 2025 – 137,931 miles
- 2024 – 122,088 miles
- 2022 – 106,180 miles
- 2021 – 94,430 miles
- 2020 – 80,030 miles
- 2019 – 55,904 miles
- 2018 – 46,231 miles
- 2017 – 34,944 miles
- 2016 – 27,333 miles
- 2015 – 23,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,612 miles (+21,681)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 159,612 miles
- Test number
- 327546693359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,931 miles
- Test number
- 911552871292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,931 miles (+15,843)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,931 miles
- Test number
- 351518434406
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass122,088 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 122,088 miles
- Test number
- 623789904664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,075 miles (+3)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,075 miles
- Test number
- 241673724349
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,072 miles (+4)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,072 miles
- Test number
- 451067199912
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,068 miles (+15,888)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,068 miles
- Test number
- 249031603622
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,180 miles (+11,750)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,180 miles
- Test number
- 121505586731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,430 miles
- Test number
- 738083859447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,430 miles (+14,400)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,430 miles
- Test number
- 922704013923
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass80,030 miles (+24,126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,030 miles
- Test number
- 553518230831
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,904 miles (+9,673)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,904 miles
- Test number
- 826345490458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,231 miles (+11,287)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,231 miles
- Test number
- 517473777053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,944 miles (+7,611)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 34,944 miles
- Test number
- 840028868794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,333 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 27,333 miles
- Test number
- 222234339989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 23,571 miles
- Test number
- 907406002110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 NRS
- Does K21 NRS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 NRS is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 NRS?
- The MOT on K21 NRS is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 NRS done?
- K21 NRS was recorded at 159,612 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 12,960 miles a year.
- Has K21 NRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 NRS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K21 NRS 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 K21 NRS find?
- K21 NRS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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