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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K50 SBHMOT history

K50 SBH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

K50 SBH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
78,191 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 SBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 SBH was last recorded at 78,191 miles on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2026: 78,191 miles, lower than 189,411 miles on 28 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,411 miles · 28 May 2025
Average per year
217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,191 miles
  • 2025 – 189,411 miles
  • 2023 – 183,211 miles
  • 2020 – 175,570 miles
  • 2019 – 160,196 miles
  • 2018 – 130,584 miles
  • 2017 – 107,434 miles
  • 2016 – 86,893 miles
  • 2015 – 75,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,191 miles (-111,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    687261331166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,411 miles (+6,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    189,411 miles
    Test number
    360920837460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass183,211 miles (+7,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,211 miles
    Test number
    146124486211
    • AdvisoryFronty and rear inner pads low
  4. Pass175,570 miles (+15,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    522464776414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,196 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,196 miles
    Test number
    472861691741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,178 miles (+29,594)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    760771858412
    • DangerousCentral Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass130,584 miles (+23,150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,584 miles
    Test number
    771017640177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,434 miles (+20,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    820718813503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,893 miles (+11,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    976644968124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass75,797 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    319159635165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

Questions about K50 SBH

Does K50 SBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 SBH is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 SBH?
The MOT on K50 SBH is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 SBH done?
K50 SBH was recorded at 78,191 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 217 miles a year.
Has K50 SBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 SBH has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on K50 SBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 SBH find?
K50 SBH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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