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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

K50 KAAMOT history

K50 KAA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

K50 KAA grey 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,303 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 KAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 KAA was last recorded at 170,303 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,271 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
5,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,303 miles
  • 2025 – 170,271 miles
  • 2023 – 170,266 miles
  • 2021 – 168,467 miles
  • 2020 – 167,059 miles
  • 2018 – 161,968 miles
  • 2017 – 156,373 miles
  • 2015 – 152,338 miles
  • 2014 – 147,234 miles
  • 2013 – 142,370 miles
  • 2012 – 135,522 miles
  • 2011 – 128,674 miles
  • 2010 – 121,571 miles
  • 2009 – 114,921 miles
  • 2008 – 107,660 miles
  • 2007 – 67,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,303 miles
    Test number
    662938296702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail170,303 miles (+32)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,303 miles
    Test number
    991685412300
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass170,271 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,271 miles
    Test number
    392607668166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded

  4. Pass170,266 miles (+1,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,266 miles
    Test number
    682437168805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,467 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    168,467 miles
    Test number
    749243580248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass167,059 miles (+5,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,059 miles
    Test number
    167532127167
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass161,968 miles (+5,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,968 miles
    Test number
    766530681480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass156,373 miles (+4,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,373 miles
    Test number
    813298937651
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass152,338 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,338 miles
    Test number
    416715205272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,234 miles (+4,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,234 miles
    Test number
    796385474241
    • NoteNearsie and offside rear metal brake pipe sections have been freshly treated and unable to be fully inspected but do appear slightly corroded

  11. Pass142,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,370 miles
    Test number
    877428403214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail142,370 miles (+6,848)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,370 miles
    Test number
    296818003298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass135,522 miles (+6,848)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,522 miles
    Test number
    888867822236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen 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
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass128,674 miles (+7,103)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    319578221422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

  15. Pass121,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    322946010294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,571 miles (+6,650)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    630745210237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass114,921 miles (+7,261)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    940462619243
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall split but not through to cords

  18. Pass107,660 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,660 miles
    Test number
    261593218210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass107,561 miles (+40,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    642542008126
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass67,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    791071277014
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K50 KAA

Does K50 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KAA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 KAA?
The MOT on K50 KAA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 KAA done?
K50 KAA was recorded at 170,303 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,271 miles a year.
Has K50 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 KAA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 KAA 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 KAA find?
K50 KAA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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