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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

K44 ABLMOT history

K44 ABL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

K44 ABL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
176,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 ABL was last recorded at 176,954 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 11,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,845 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,109 miles
Average per year
9,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,954 miles
  • 2025 – 165,845 miles
  • 2023 – 164,026 miles
  • 2021 – 162,571 miles
  • 2020 – 154,425 miles
  • 2019 – 148,041 miles
  • 2018 – 138,990 miles
  • 2017 – 126,586 miles
  • 2016 – 113,191 miles
  • 2015 – 99,029 miles
  • 2014 – 84,829 miles
  • 2013 – 70,225 miles
  • 2011 – 58,274 miles
  • 2010 – 44,875 miles
  • 2009 – 30,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,954 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,954 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    176,954 miles
    Test number
    861411238390
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail176,953 miles (+11,108)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,953 miles
    Test number
    802886368885
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass165,845 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,845 miles
    Test number
    842020519324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,844 miles (+1,818)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,844 miles
    Test number
    562254476845
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass164,026 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    550092777602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,571 miles (+8,146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,571 miles
    Test number
    903216670543
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  7. Pass154,425 miles (+6,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,425 miles
    Test number
    756501318552
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,041 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,041 miles
    Test number
    534336076584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,990 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,990 miles
    Test number
    889462786644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    538098038231
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Fail126,586 miles (+13,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    765541947239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass113,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    735887607058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail113,191 miles (+14,162)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    892627106502
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass99,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    487422045073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,029 miles (+14,200)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    849110745016
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass84,829 miles (+14,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    959493144037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,225 miles (+11,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    128904043472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,274 miles (+13,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    867693661389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass44,875 miles (+14,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    431938440341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    560004469390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K44 ABL

Does K44 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 ABL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 ABL?
The MOT on K44 ABL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 ABL done?
K44 ABL was recorded at 176,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 9,063 miles a year.
Has K44 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 ABL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 ABL 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 K44 ABL find?
K44 ABL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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