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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K50 YDLMOT history

K50 YDL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

K50 YDL black 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,685 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 YDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 YDL was last recorded at 93,685 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2021: 35,369 miles, lower than 65,540 miles on 22 Sept 2020.

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
86,989 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,696 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,685 miles
  • 2025 – 86,989 miles
  • 2024 – 82,883 miles
  • 2023 – 79,479 miles
  • 2022 – 75,306 miles
  • 2021 – 35,369 miles
  • 2020 – 65,540 miles
  • 2019 – 49,642 miles
  • 2018 – 42,584 miles
  • 2017 – 34,449 miles
  • 2016 – 27,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,685 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,685 miles (+6,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    646163532642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,989 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    496714335417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail86,850 miles (+3,967)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    950751078226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass82,883 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    261597228936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail82,882 miles (+3,403)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,882 miles
    Test number
    890019288814
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,479 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    276352302556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,306 miles (+39,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    368329159189
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass35,369 miles (-30,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,369 miles
    Test number
    803181589618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,540 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    928364787606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,149 miles (+7,507)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    259029802539
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass49,642 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    440412121713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked/damaged
  12. Fail49,611 miles (+7,027)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    161294216846
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked/damaged
  13. Pass42,584 miles (+8,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    568466442805
    • AdvisoryTyres slight deteriorated on outer sidewall both front
  14. Pass34,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    342364695886
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted obscuring components
  15. Fail34,449 miles (+6,951)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    352541412249
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted obscuring components
  16. Pass27,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    630252076566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre got nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre got minor cut in outer sidewall

Questions about K50 YDL

Does K50 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 YDL is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 YDL?
The MOT on K50 YDL is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 YDL done?
K50 YDL was recorded at 93,685 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has K50 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 YDL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 YDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 YDL find?
K50 YDL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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