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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K50 NMLMOT history

K50 NML is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

K50 NML white 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,105 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 NML was last recorded at 182,105 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,839 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,266 miles
Average per year
10,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,105 miles
  • 2025 – 171,839 miles
  • 2024 – 171,830 miles
  • 2023 – 164,989 miles
  • 2022 – 156,886 miles
  • 2021 – 149,111 miles
  • 2020 – 136,438 miles
  • 2019 – 129,566 miles
  • 2018 – 117,355 miles
  • 2017 – 103,271 miles
  • 2016 – 85,103 miles
  • 2015 – 62,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,105 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,105 miles (+10,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,105 miles
    Test number
    905768414277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,839 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,839 miles
    Test number
    317783127690
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail171,830 miles (+6,841)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,830 miles
    Test number
    562586382108
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass164,989 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,989 miles
    Test number
    407841213192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail164,988 miles (+8,102)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,988 miles
    Test number
    469975532855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass156,886 miles (+7,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,886 miles
    Test number
    170212620012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass149,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    667583198908
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel.

  8. Fail149,110 miles (+12,672)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,110 miles
    Test number
    836552388084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel.

  9. Pass136,438 miles (+6,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,438 miles
    Test number
    486962275128
    • AdvisoryBrake pad (pads) wear indicator illuminated advise inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass129,566 miles (+12,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,566 miles
    Test number
    891607110971
    • AdvisoryBrake pad (pads) wear indicator illuminated - brake pad condition okay advise inspection
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass117,355 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,355 miles
    Test number
    417747949305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,685 miles (+9,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    113141541568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,271 miles (+18,168)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    558866926654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    527823348383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail85,103 miles (+22,243)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    475651273994
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    168244865031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,860 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    105084665445
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Questions about K50 NML

Does K50 NML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 NML is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 NML?
The MOT on K50 NML is valid until 13 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 NML done?
K50 NML was recorded at 182,105 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,996 miles a year.
Has K50 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 NML has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K50 NML 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 NML find?
K50 NML passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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