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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K50 MGEMOT history

K50 MGE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

K50 MGE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,722 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 MGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 MGE was last recorded at 165,722 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,722 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,722 miles
  • 2025 – 165,722 miles
  • 2024 – 159,791 miles
  • 2023 – 151,737 miles
  • 2022 – 142,954 miles
  • 2021 – 126,892 miles
  • 2020 – 121,153 miles
  • 2019 – 106,085 miles
  • 2018 – 96,548 miles
  • 2017 – 82,150 miles
  • 2016 – 67,172 miles
  • 2015 – 51,188 miles
  • 2014 – 43,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,722 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.

  • Central exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,722 miles
    Test number
    379473231470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,722 miles (+5,931)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,722 miles
    Test number
    903467643602
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass159,791 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,791 miles
    Test number
    815293635956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,737 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,737 miles
    Test number
    854789358157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,954 miles (+16,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,954 miles
    Test number
    254541461507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass126,892 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    656251378081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,153 miles (+15,068)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    532945668503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,085 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,085 miles
    Test number
    674183000911
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
  9. Fail106,064 miles (+9,516)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,064 miles
    Test number
    638398299025
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass96,548 miles (+14,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    495739962635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass82,150 miles (+14,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    639057948957
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass67,172 miles (+15,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    795846511846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge
  13. Pass51,188 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    645007565169
    • NoteToo clean for emissions test
  14. Pass51,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    236500555180
    • NoteToo clean for emissions test
  15. Fail51,137 miles (+7,263)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    597280655151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteToo clean for emissions test
  16. Pass43,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    729329254249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 MGE

Does K50 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 MGE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 MGE?
The MOT on K50 MGE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 MGE done?
K50 MGE was recorded at 165,722 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 10,750 miles a year.
Has K50 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 MGE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 MGE 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 MGE find?
K50 MGE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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