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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

R50 DNCMOT history

R50 DNC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

R50 DNC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,797 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DNC was last recorded at 180,797 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,868 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,929 miles
Average per year
9,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,797 miles
  • 2024 – 169,868 miles
  • 2023 – 161,101 miles
  • 2022 – 156,915 miles
  • 2021 – 151,102 miles
  • 2019 – 144,238 miles
  • 2018 – 136,837 miles
  • 2017 – 129,118 miles
  • 2016 – 118,629 miles
  • 2015 – 107,397 miles
  • 2014 – 101,647 miles
  • 2013 – 85,613 miles
  • 2012 – 72,034 miles
  • 2011 – 57,000 miles
  • 2010 – 40,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,797 miles (+10,929)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,797 miles
    Test number
    602545665458
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass169,868 miles (+4,654)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,868 miles
    Test number
    364724585437
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass165,214 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,214 miles
    Test number
    628701828628
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Fail165,214 miles (+4,113)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,214 miles
    Test number
    770401635274
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass161,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,101 miles
    Test number
    377724921002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,098 miles (+4,183)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,098 miles
    Test number
    260262929697
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  7. Pass156,915 miles (+5,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,915 miles
    Test number
    489975596086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
  8. Pass151,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,102 miles
    Test number
    141259341116
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
  9. Fail151,076 miles (+6,838)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    121094481837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
  10. Pass144,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,238 miles
    Test number
    294867638481
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks leaking
  11. Fail144,238 miles (+7,401)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,238 miles
    Test number
    764865140142
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks leaking
  12. Pass136,837 miles (+7,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    655463014086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNo accelaration detected on emmissions test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
  13. Pass129,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    829728576217
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail129,118 miles (+10,489)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    986119054283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass118,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,629 miles
    Test number
    596249114043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' just outside zone A to right (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' on lower left part of screen (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smear screen
  16. Fail118,627 miles (+11,230)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    513501642450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper control (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' just outside zone A to right (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' on lower left part of screen (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smear screen
  17. Pass107,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,397 miles
    Test number
    376798085140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  18. Fail107,397 miles (+5,750)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,397 miles
    Test number
    107294285112
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass101,647 miles (+16,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    598681294112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass85,613 miles (+13,579)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    617876783140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    967206082143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail72,034 miles (+15,034)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    478550882151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass57,000 miles (+16,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    657131261172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    471005440102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DNC

Does R50 DNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DNC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R50 DNC?
The MOT on R50 DNC is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DNC done?
R50 DNC was recorded at 180,797 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,045 miles a year.
Has R50 DNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DNC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R50 DNC 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 DNC find?
R50 DNC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.

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