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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K44 NMUMOT history

K44 NMU is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

K44 NMU grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,812 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 NMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 NMU was last recorded at 155,812 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 7,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,530 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,282 miles
Average per year
10,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,812 miles
  • 2024 – 141,125 miles
  • 2022 – 135,676 miles
  • 2021 – 121,715 miles
  • 2020 – 95,848 miles
  • 2019 – 89,185 miles
  • 2017 – 87,569 miles
  • 2016 – 63,943 miles
  • 2015 – 51,099 miles
  • 2014 – 34,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,812 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,812 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,812 miles
    Test number
    544210821898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    828121273598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail148,530 miles (+7,405)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    423429570275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass141,125 miles (+410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    379857680944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail140,715 miles (+5,039)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,715 miles
    Test number
    248947295886
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass135,676 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    601259831412
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail135,676 miles (+13,961)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    685958318087
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass121,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    340826789353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail121,714 miles (+25,866)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,714 miles
    Test number
    472695997501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Beyond Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Beyond Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Almost White Light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Almost White Light (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass95,848 miles (+6,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,848 miles
    Test number
    229172986941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass89,185 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    549445034383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,569 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,569 miles
    Test number
    881074125299
    • AdvisoryLow emissions
  13. Pass86,660 miles (+22,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    956871413958
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to be read
  14. Pass63,943 miles (+12,844)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    880436683336
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre is worn on out side edge 205/50/17
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on outside edge
  15. Pass51,099 miles (+17,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    955015205055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    576461724011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,022 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    195081024486
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K44 NMU

Does K44 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 NMU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 NMU?
The MOT on K44 NMU is valid until 19 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 NMU done?
K44 NMU was recorded at 155,812 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
Has K44 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 NMU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 NMU 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 NMU find?
K44 NMU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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