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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

R50 DCWMOT history

R50 DCW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 38,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

R50 DCW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,099 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DCW was last recorded at 38,099 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,914 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,185 miles
Average per year
2,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,099 miles
  • 2025 – 36,914 miles
  • 2024 – 34,620 miles
  • 2023 – 32,331 miles
  • 2022 – 30,489 miles
  • 2021 – 26,887 miles
  • 2020 – 24,950 miles
  • 2019 – 21,698 miles
  • 2018 – 18,055 miles
  • 2017 – 15,221 miles
  • 2016 – 11,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,099 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,099 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,099 miles
    Test number
    999821166968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,914 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    694085463571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,620 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    795754425374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,331 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,331 miles
    Test number
    536719015320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,489 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    735171841461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Fail30,489 miles (+3,602)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    917554038309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass26,887 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    26,887 miles
    Test number
    182640007037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass24,950 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    656214534828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,698 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    802647704983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass18,055 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,055 miles
    Test number
    434186612193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,221 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,221 miles
    Test number
    989970902339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,801 miles
    Test number
    336975315163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DCW

Does R50 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DCW is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DCW?
The MOT on R50 DCW is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DCW done?
R50 DCW was recorded at 38,099 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
Has R50 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DCW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R50 DCW 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 R50 DCW find?
R50 DCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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