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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,430 cc

44 FSMOT history

44 FS is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
143,087 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
44 FS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

44 FS was last recorded at 143,087 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2012: 34,671 miles, lower than 135,908 miles on 1 Oct 2011.

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
142,522 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,087 miles
  • 2022 – 141,512 miles
  • 2021 – 140,842 miles
  • 2020 – 140,215 miles
  • 2019 – 139,833 miles
  • 2018 – 139,481 miles
  • 2017 – 138,700 miles
  • 2016 – 137,496 miles
  • 2015 – 137,078 miles
  • 2014 – 136,606 miles
  • 2013 – 136,211 miles
  • 2012 – 34,671 miles
  • 2011 – 135,908 miles
  • 2010 – 135,622 miles
  • 2009 – 133,811 miles
  • 2008 – 131,441 miles
  • 2007 – 129,179 miles
  • 2006 – 128,035 miles
  • 2005 – 125,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,087 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,087 miles (+565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,087 miles
    Test number
    658037896017
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,522 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    457051155447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,520 miles (+1,008)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,520 miles
    Test number
    379378891928
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass141,512 miles (+670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,512 miles
    Test number
    741946932917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,842 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,842 miles
    Test number
    708675200100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,840 miles (+625)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,840 miles
    Test number
    791553857769
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass140,215 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,215 miles
    Test number
    138241547517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail140,212 miles (+379)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    405961395691
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass139,833 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    153429825986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail139,832 miles (+351)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,832 miles
    Test number
    193114820683
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass139,481 miles (+781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    738429205057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring slightly deterioated

  12. Pass138,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,700 miles
    Test number
    133719013026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Fail138,700 miles (+1,204)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,700 miles
    Test number
    512313098491
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s centre exhaust rubber starting to split

  14. Pass137,496 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    740396975066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,078 miles
    Test number
    913897484106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail137,078 miles (+472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,078 miles
    Test number
    169562239694
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass136,606 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,606 miles
    Test number
    379650944434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,211 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,211 miles
    Test number
    259116563262
    • NoteTemp gauge inop

  19. Fail136,210 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    986906743268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteTemp gauge inop

  20. Fail136,207 miles (+101,536)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,207 miles
    Test number
    129286743288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220/55vr390

  21. Pass34,671 miles (-101,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    856457032260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteWiper operatoin slow

  22. Fail135,908 miles (+286)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    885384271275
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front inner sills holed
    • NoteO/s/r abs ring broken
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight brake judder from front brakes
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre silencer

  23. Pass135,622 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    135,622 miles
    Test number
    640713770274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteO/s/r ABS ring broken
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre section of exhaust system

  24. Fail135,622 miles (+1,811)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,622 miles
    Test number
    260916760289
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteO/s/r ABS ring broken
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre section of exhaust system

  25. Pass133,811 miles (+2,370)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    880904579248
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow centre silencer
    • NoteSlight play @ n/s/r axle bush

  26. Pass131,441 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    131,441 miles
    Test number
    632564578279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber hangers cracked
    • NoteFloor holed and rusty at o/s and n/s front jacking points

  27. Fail131,420 miles (+2,241)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    933703768280
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber hangers cracked
    • NoteFloor holed and rusty at o/s and n/s front jacking points
    • NoteO/r n//s rear brake hose ferrules rusty

  28. Pass129,179 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    563109267234
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass128,035 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    128,035 miles
    Test number
    754924586284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail128,002 miles (+2,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    484668766298
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  31. Pass125,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    392797555260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 44 FS

What vehicle is registration 44 FS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 44 FS on a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 44 FS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 44 FS expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 44 FS?
The MOT on 44 FS expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 44 FS done?
44 FS was recorded at 143,087 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 888 miles a year.
Has 44 FS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 44 FS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 44 FS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 44 FS find?
44 FS passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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