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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K21 RULMOT history

K21 RUL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K21 RUL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,804 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 RUL
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
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 RUL was last recorded at 145,804 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 27,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,695 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
27,109 miles
Average per year
11,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,804 miles
  • 2025 – 118,695 miles
  • 2024 – 101,558 miles
  • 2023 – 88,214 miles
  • 2022 – 77,064 miles
  • 2021 – 65,925 miles
  • 2020 – 55,365 miles
  • 2019 – 46,113 miles
  • 2018 – 36,336 miles
  • 2017 – 31,092 miles
  • 2016 – 27,497 miles
  • 2015 – 23,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall,as is if it has been driven on when being deflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,804 miles
    Test number
    717090723804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail145,797 miles (+27,102)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    615638490817
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing Buckle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass118,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    221979945684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,693 miles (+17,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    531988664671
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,558 miles (+13,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,558 miles
    Test number
    460504533297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    665193294302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail88,214 miles (+11,150)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    917901390575
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass77,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    242352474870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall,as is if it has been driven on when being deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail77,064 miles (+11,139)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    503869781805
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall,as is if it has been driven on when being deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,925 miles (+10,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    822535612101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,365 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    284376027544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,312 miles (+9,199)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    666711725647
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,113 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    243727669376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,968 miles
    Test number
    648193514911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail44,964 miles (+8,628)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    515286772566
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass36,336 miles (+5,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    268195509324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass31,092 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    575092526218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,497 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    107160238761
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight low on tread on very inner edge

  19. Pass23,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    411221807893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about K21 RUL

Does K21 RUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RUL is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 RUL?
The MOT on K21 RUL is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 RUL done?
K21 RUL was recorded at 145,804 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 11,030 miles a year.
Has K21 RUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 RUL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 RUL 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 RUL find?
K21 RUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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