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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K22 WCLMOT history

K22 WCL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

K22 WCL blue 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,738 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 WCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K22 WCL was last recorded at 118,738 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,737 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,738 miles
  • 2025 – 112,502 miles
  • 2023 – 107,147 miles
  • 2022 – 100,710 miles
  • 2021 – 88,834 miles
  • 2020 – 76,854 miles
  • 2019 – 64,791 miles
  • 2018 – 54,482 miles
  • 2017 – 41,518 miles
  • 2016 – 34,226 miles
  • 2015 – 24,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,738 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Covers Fitted To Underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,738 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    775957956354
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail118,737 miles (+6,235)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    640755303292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass112,502 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    154585299318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail112,502 miles (+5,355)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    397853768228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass107,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    791198852310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail107,147 miles (+6,437)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    929068100393
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail sub-frame front attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass100,710 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,710 miles
    Test number
    801802520149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,706 miles (+11,872)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    391201761116
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass88,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    691351288609
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted To Underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail88,834 miles (+11,980)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    704922958703
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp insecure NS & OS (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted To Underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass76,854 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    319962909604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,829 miles (+12,038)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    692376038071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass64,791 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    101301578956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    279149617891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,482 miles (+12,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    331623252832
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  16. Pass41,518 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    284497150631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,226 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,226 miles
    Test number
    662230339189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    441260990146
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre waring on inner edge

Questions about K22 WCL

Does K22 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K22 WCL is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K22 WCL?
The MOT on K22 WCL is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K22 WCL done?
K22 WCL was recorded at 118,738 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,072 miles a year.
Has K22 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K22 WCL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K22 WCL 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 K22 WCL find?
K22 WCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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