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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

K44 CUUMOT history

K44 CUU is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

K44 CUU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
210,748 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 CUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 CUU was last recorded at 210,748 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 4,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,263 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,485 miles
Average per year
10,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,748 miles
  • 2024 – 206,263 miles
  • 2023 – 198,734 miles
  • 2022 – 187,830 miles
  • 2021 – 177,108 miles
  • 2020 – 175,780 miles
  • 2018 – 175,271 miles
  • 2017 – 167,513 miles
  • 2016 – 161,104 miles
  • 2015 – 142,163 miles
  • 2014 – 107,270 miles
  • 2013 – 75,664 miles
  • 2012 – 72,724 miles
  • 2011 – 63,292 miles
  • 2010 – 56,818 miles
  • 2009 – 48,514 miles
  • 2008 – 38,397 miles
  • 2007 – 27,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,748 miles
  • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,748 miles (+4,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    210,748 miles
    Test number
    755838183408
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass206,263 miles (+7,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,263 miles
    Test number
    575799042994
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass198,734 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,734 miles
    Test number
    980045652971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorated

  4. Fail198,734 miles (+10,904)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,734 miles
    Test number
    804340204513
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass187,830 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,830 miles
    Test number
    271387796583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,108 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    177,108 miles
    Test number
    827227476584
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass175,780 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    175,780 miles
    Test number
    830209222208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail175,761 miles (+490)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,761 miles
    Test number
    348281973263
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass175,271 miles1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    578400745662
    • DangerousItems removed from driver's view prior to test Several air fresheners and toys from mirror
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail175,271 miles (+7,758)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    310606292931
    • DangerousItems removed from driver's view prior to test Several air fresheners and toys from mirror
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass167,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,513 miles
    Test number
    950724159594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,513 miles (+6,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,513 miles
    Test number
    588233683103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass161,104 miles (+18,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,104 miles
    Test number
    982616541015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,163 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,163 miles
    Test number
    557824755170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pipes both sides corroding difficult to assess due to access

  15. Fail142,155 miles (+34,885)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,155 miles
    Test number
    847454955173
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pipes both sides corroding difficult to assess due to access

  16. Pass107,270 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    288308064191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail107,265 miles (+31,601)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    876888864193
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass75,664 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    229674153140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,724 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    776404362300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,292 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    275561841391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,818 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    623889940348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,514 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,514 miles
    Test number
    491032829312
    • NoteSome deterioration on rear number plate
    • NoteSome play/movement felt in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush
    • NoteSome/slight corrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust

  23. Fail48,514 miles (+10,117)4 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,514 miles
    Test number
    693992929361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome deterioration on rear number plate
    • NoteSome play/movement felt in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush
    • NoteSome/slight corrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust

  24. Pass38,397 miles (+10,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    481633438390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    201834237321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 CUU

Does K44 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 CUU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 CUU?
The MOT on K44 CUU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 CUU done?
K44 CUU was recorded at 210,748 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 10,179 miles a year.
Has K44 CUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 CUU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K44 CUU 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 CUU find?
K44 CUU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front registration plate lamp insecure; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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