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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K21 TUCMOT history

K21 TUC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K21 TUC white 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,225 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 TUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 TUC was last recorded at 193,225 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,883 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,342 miles
Average per year
8,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,225 miles
  • 2025 – 188,883 miles
  • 2024 – 181,467 miles
  • 2023 – 172,633 miles
  • 2022 – 165,229 miles
  • 2021 – 156,744 miles
  • 2020 – 147,271 miles
  • 2019 – 140,899 miles
  • 2018 – 132,666 miles
  • 2017 – 116,939 miles
  • 2016 – 111,289 miles
  • 2015 – 104,487 miles
  • 2014 – 95,203 miles
  • 2013 – 85,950 miles
  • 2012 – 71,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,225 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,225 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,225 miles
    Test number
    959763097869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,883 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,883 miles
    Test number
    315490696090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,467 miles
    Test number
    739365490479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle arm inner bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,467 miles (+8,834)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,467 miles
    Test number
    276643663364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle arm inner bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,633 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,633 miles
    Test number
    815421045547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,229 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,229 miles
    Test number
    869505646722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,744 miles (+9,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,744 miles
    Test number
    908886944275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

  8. Pass147,271 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,271 miles
    Test number
    836356777949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,899 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,899 miles
    Test number
    473041249774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,666 miles (+15,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    605592138203
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension creaking
    • AdvisoryRear shock signs of leaking

  11. Pass116,939 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    142290165624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,937 miles (+5,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    633169717658
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass111,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    870902082523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both age cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,289 miles (+6,802)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    347054035942
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both age cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass104,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    716969188991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on limit, requires attention
    • AdvisoryService light on

  16. Fail104,487 miles (+9,284)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    465868627358
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on limit, requires attention
    • AdvisoryService light on

  17. Pass95,203 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    738215344238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre tread
    • NoteService light on

  18. Fail95,203 miles (+9,253)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    778215144207
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre tread
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass85,950 miles (+14,880)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    656664613241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass71,070 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    235106212275
    • NoteLarge plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Questions about K21 TUC

Does K21 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 TUC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 TUC?
The MOT on K21 TUC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 TUC done?
K21 TUC was recorded at 193,225 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,906 miles a year.
Has K21 TUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 TUC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 TUC 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 TUC find?
K21 TUC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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