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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

R50 DDKMOT history

R50 DDK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

R50 DDK blue 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 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,306 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DDK was last recorded at 107,306 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,306 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,306 miles
  • 2025 – 107,000 miles
  • 2024 – 106,450 miles
  • 2023 – 106,429 miles
  • 2022 – 106,029 miles
  • 2021 – 102,986 miles
  • 2020 – 99,302 miles
  • 2019 – 96,042 miles
  • 2018 – 91,869 miles
  • 2017 – 90,338 miles
  • 2016 – 88,824 miles
  • 2015 – 84,873 miles
  • 2014 – 80,801 miles
  • 2013 – 74,692 miles
  • 2012 – 71,709 miles
  • 2011 – 66,283 miles
  • 2010 – 53,279 miles
  • 2009 – 39,707 miles
  • 2008 – 20,568 miles
  • 2007 – 14,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,306 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Forward Inner Wheel Arch Cover InsecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Both Tie Rod JointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    113202911738
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Forward Inner Wheel Arch Cover Insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Both Tie Rod Joints
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,306 miles (+306)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    962205281937
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Forward Inner Wheel Arch Cover Insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Both Tie Rod Joints
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,000 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    801322612971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail106,967 miles (+517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    942378728428
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass106,450 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,450 miles
    Test number
    723184132050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,429 miles (+38)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,429 miles
    Test number
    231625558892
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides, brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryMultiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryMultiple steering components corroded on vehicle

  7. Fail106,391 miles (+362)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    534281880755
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryMultiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryMultiple steering components have surface corrosion

  8. Pass106,029 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    809061060857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,973 miles (+2,987)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    397615686292
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,986 miles (+3,684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,986 miles
    Test number
    294460261150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass99,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    605683218254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail99,302 miles (+3,260)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    824870751620
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,042 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,042 miles
    Test number
    439621984602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    336043325735
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail91,869 miles (+1,531)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    954025043439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass90,338 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    255598194035
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,824 miles (+3,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    911179203526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass84,873 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,873 miles
    Test number
    708107595163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,801 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    568445594138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,692 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    859877593106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    626507082183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail71,709 miles (+5,426)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    946656882145
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE m l light on
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch liner adrift
    • NoteRear discs worn

  23. Pass66,283 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    307710191267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edges

  24. Fail66,283 miles (+13,004)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    376800191423
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edges

  25. Pass53,279 miles (+13,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    394168480227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,707 miles (+19,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,707 miles
    Test number
    481627989279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass20,568 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    910271398231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,257 miles (+5,453)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,257 miles
    Test number
    584102958215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass14,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,804 miles
    Test number
    690210677242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DDK

Does R50 DDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DDK is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DDK?
The MOT on R50 DDK is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DDK done?
R50 DDK was recorded at 107,306 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,921 miles a year.
Has R50 DDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DDK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R50 DDK 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 DDK find?
R50 DDK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexys; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexys; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge, and 3 more.

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