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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

K50 KGVMOT history

K50 KGV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 234,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

K50 KGV silver 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
234,227 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 KGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 KGV was last recorded at 234,227 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,154 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
9,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 234,227 miles
  • 2024 – 230,446 miles
  • 2023 – 227,034 miles
  • 2021 – 225,290 miles
  • 2020 – 224,594 miles
  • 2019 – 223,990 miles
  • 2018 – 222,526 miles
  • 2017 – 218,328 miles
  • 2016 – 215,893 miles
  • 2015 – 207,347 miles
  • 2014 – 193,643 miles
  • 2013 – 176,056 miles
  • 2012 – 157,118 miles
  • 2011 – 140,059 miles
  • 2010 – 124,213 miles
  • 2009 – 110,874 miles
  • 2008 – 95,264 miles
  • 2007 – 73,693 miles
  • 2006 – 50,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,227 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    234,227 miles
    Test number
    400194434072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass232,154 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    232,154 miles
    Test number
    112793658835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass230,446 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    230,446 miles
    Test number
    941581943448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass227,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    227,034 miles
    Test number
    765090749294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail227,034 miles (+1,744)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,034 miles
    Test number
    925463501511
    • Repaired at testFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass225,290 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    225,290 miles
    Test number
    126626943995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass224,594 miles (+604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    224,594 miles
    Test number
    664513481222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass223,990 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,990 miles
    Test number
    225959149761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass222,526 miles (+4,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    222,526 miles
    Test number
    110804537335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass218,328 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    218,328 miles
    Test number
    319615171129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass215,893 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    215,893 miles
    Test number
    790940282089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass207,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    207,347 miles
    Test number
    798489445178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail207,347 miles (+13,704)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,347 miles
    Test number
    938939145160
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass193,643 miles (+17,587)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    193,643 miles
    Test number
    165620364140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake performance low

  15. Pass176,056 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    176,056 miles
    Test number
    248282363174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail176,050 miles (+18,932)6 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,050 miles
    Test number
    968824353198
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  17. Pass157,118 miles (+17,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,118 miles
    Test number
    186746662187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass140,059 miles (+15,846)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,059 miles
    Test number
    395566341103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  19. Pass124,213 miles (+13,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,213 miles
    Test number
    303262360133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,874 miles (+15,610)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,874 miles
    Test number
    671480769141
    • NoteBoth front lower arm,rear mountings going soft.
    • NoteEngine oil level on min mark on dipstick.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRattling noise around inlet manifold area.
    • NotePlay within offside of steering rack.

  21. Pass95,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    222934968463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,263 miles (+21,570)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,263 miles
    Test number
    672254568180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass73,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    921894567175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,693 miles (+22,892)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    714523767198
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass50,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    250569056112
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K50 KGV

Does K50 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KGV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 KGV?
The MOT on K50 KGV 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 K50 KGV done?
K50 KGV was recorded at 234,227 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 9,390 miles a year.
Has K50 KGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 KGV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K50 KGV 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 KGV find?
K50 KGV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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