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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

K42 ATEMOT history

K42 ATE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 99,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

K42 ATE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,578 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 ATE was last recorded at 99,578 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 10,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,872 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,706 miles
Average per year
10,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,578 miles
  • 2024 – 88,872 miles
  • 2023 – 76,244 miles
  • 2022 – 62,615 miles
  • 2021 – 48,730 miles
  • 2020 – 39,507 miles
  • 2019 – 32,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,578 miles (+10,706)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,578 miles
    Test number
    970919338069
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,872 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    106891488153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,244 miles (+13,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    241409505561
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,615 miles (+13,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    237873834935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,730 miles (+9,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    249286728161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass39,507 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    372298809277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,760 miles
    Test number
    386172960459
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected

Questions about K42 ATE

Does K42 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 ATE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K42 ATE?
The MOT on K42 ATE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 ATE done?
K42 ATE was recorded at 99,578 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,866 miles a year.
Has K42 ATE ever failed its MOT?
No. K42 ATE has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K42 ATE 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 K42 ATE find?
K42 ATE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface.

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