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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K44 COWMOT history

K44 COW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K44 COW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,866 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 COW
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
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 COW was last recorded at 125,866 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,130 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,736 miles
Average per year
9,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,866 miles
  • 2025 – 124,130 miles
  • 2024 – 122,231 miles
  • 2023 – 118,471 miles
  • 2022 – 111,014 miles
  • 2021 – 103,586 miles
  • 2020 – 99,592 miles
  • 2019 – 91,889 miles
  • 2018 – 74,542 miles
  • 2017 – 54,687 miles
  • 2016 – 39,315 miles
  • 2015 – 26,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,866 miles (+1,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,866 miles
    Test number
    422912354891
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,130 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    192397056187
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,231 miles (+3,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,231 miles
    Test number
    328968995139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass118,471 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    139758689860
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Covers Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,014 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,014 miles
    Test number
    719583328837
    • 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))

  6. Pass103,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    577601842877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,586 miles (+3,994)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    607360919379
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,592 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,592 miles
    Test number
    745857582708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,889 miles
    Test number
    236244373956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail91,888 miles (+17,346)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    829644770634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    571660919459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,542 miles (+19,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    772579117257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass54,687 miles (+15,372)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    156628538563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,315 miles (+12,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    533767347348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    465429437141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 COW

Does K44 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 COW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 COW?
The MOT on K44 COW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 COW done?
K44 COW was recorded at 125,866 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
Has K44 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 COW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K44 COW 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 COW find?
K44 COW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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