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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K50 JLAMOT history

K50 JLA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

K50 JLA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,086 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 JLA was last recorded at 101,086 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,825 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
4,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,086 miles
  • 2024 – 98,825 miles
  • 2023 – 98,400 miles
  • 2022 – 95,304 miles
  • 2021 – 89,691 miles
  • 2020 – 85,520 miles
  • 2018 – 76,251 miles
  • 2017 – 67,435 miles
  • 2016 – 60,714 miles
  • 2015 – 55,654 miles
  • 2014 – 49,867 miles
  • 2013 – 41,561 miles
  • 2012 – 40,842 miles
  • 2011 – 32,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,086 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    696155177616
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,086 miles (+2,261)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    780913400211
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,825 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    873108341731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,400 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    122859449671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,304 miles (+5,613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    180209095424
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,691 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    300382030276
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail89,691 miles (+4,171)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    512054253322
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,520 miles (+9,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    214978672798
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer glass rear light slightly damaged not effecting function

  9. Pass76,251 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    335131622705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,435 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    974817816058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,714 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    401945145719
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass55,654 miles (+5,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,654 miles
    Test number
    818140657363
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close

  13. Pass49,867 miles (+8,306)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    406376824215
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail41,561 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    129465913471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass41,561 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    348405613044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,842 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,842 miles
    Test number
    437054222461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    645901321344
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteW/blades worn

Questions about K50 JLA

Does K50 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 JLA expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 JLA?
The MOT on K50 JLA expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 JLA done?
K50 JLA was recorded at 101,086 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
Has K50 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 JLA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 JLA 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 K50 JLA find?
K50 JLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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