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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

K44 RPNMOT history

K44 RPN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

K44 RPN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
156,287 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 RPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 RPN was last recorded at 156,287 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,285 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,287 miles
  • 2023 – 152,618 miles
  • 2022 – 150,754 miles
  • 2021 – 149,663 miles
  • 2020 – 148,161 miles
  • 2019 – 130,153 miles
  • 2018 – 115,531 miles
  • 2017 – 107,124 miles
  • 2016 – 92,869 miles
  • 2015 – 78,117 miles
  • 2014 – 76,732 miles
  • 2013 – 73,564 miles
  • 2012 – 69,306 miles
  • 2011 – 61,231 miles
  • 2010 – 52,475 miles
  • 2009 – 50,383 miles
  • 2008 – 43,884 miles
  • 2007 – 43,605 miles
  • 2006 – 40,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,287 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,287 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,287 miles
    Test number
    845245831169
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail156,285 miles (+3,667)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,285 miles
    Test number
    256122122520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shaft corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shaft corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass152,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    797788761598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail152,616 miles (+1,862)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    188998076723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass150,754 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,754 miles
    Test number
    155569550142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail150,752 miles (+1,089)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,752 miles
    Test number
    860528554726
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box mountain corroded (hole in back box) (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light
  7. Pass149,663 miles (+1,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,663 miles
    Test number
    398152307921
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass148,161 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,161 miles
    Test number
    777469631969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail148,145 miles (+17,992)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,145 miles
    Test number
    630454832986
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,153 miles (+14,622)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    565007289006
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine juddering
  11. Pass115,531 miles (+8,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    298042252448
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass107,124 miles (+14,255)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    936733797019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,869 miles (+14,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    120117365118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,117 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    218204435225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    546976654279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,732 miles (+3,168)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    808656354201
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass73,564 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    738872053278
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass69,306 miles (+8,075)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    837966752225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass61,231 miles (+8,756)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    707872041257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront both side tyres sidewalls has cut
  20. Pass52,475 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    440756640240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,383 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    182344849243
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  22. Pass50,383 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    520044449284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,884 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    434247448222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass43,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    173184637305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,603 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,603 miles
    Test number
    231187017387
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass40,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    324491636334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 RPN

Does K44 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 RPN expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 RPN?
The MOT on K44 RPN expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 RPN done?
K44 RPN was recorded at 156,287 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 6,514 miles a year.
Has K44 RPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 RPN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 RPN 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 RPN find?
K44 RPN passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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