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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K44 LMUMOT history

K44 LMU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 138,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

K44 LMU 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,365 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 LMU
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
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 LMU was last recorded at 138,365 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 10,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,135 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,230 miles
Average per year
7,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,365 miles
  • 2024 – 128,135 miles
  • 2023 – 119,471 miles
  • 2022 – 110,370 miles
  • 2021 – 99,307 miles
  • 2020 – 93,144 miles
  • 2019 – 87,928 miles
  • 2018 – 80,908 miles
  • 2017 – 73,744 miles
  • 2016 – 66,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,365 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play and rubber coupling worn/split (6.1.7 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,365 miles (+10,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,365 miles
    Test number
    236038046163
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play and rubber coupling worn/split (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,135 miles (+8,664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    888848215521
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight wear in both front top strut mount/bearings
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight wear in front steering arms
  3. Pass119,471 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,471 miles
    Test number
    919864135231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,370 miles (+11,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    654846352942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,307 miles (+6,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    905936416586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass93,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,144 miles
    Test number
    429078601999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail93,144 miles (+5,216)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,144 miles
    Test number
    739845766874
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass87,928 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    784429355089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,908 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,908 miles
    Test number
    610936906734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,744 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    956725344762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    893958931973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 LMU

Does K44 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 LMU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 LMU?
The MOT on K44 LMU is valid until 4 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 LMU done?
K44 LMU was recorded at 138,365 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,946 miles a year.
Has K44 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 LMU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on K44 LMU 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 LMU find?
K44 LMU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; prop shaft bearing has slight play and rubber coupling worn/split.

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