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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

S44 DXCMOT history

S44 DXC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

S44 DXC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,305 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 DXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 DXC was last recorded at 123,305 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,704 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
5,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,305 miles
  • 2024 – 121,704 miles
  • 2023 – 119,124 miles
  • 2022 – 114,445 miles
  • 2020 – 113,371 miles
  • 2019 – 99,175 miles
  • 2018 – 99,082 miles
  • 2017 – 97,271 miles
  • 2016 – 82,463 miles
  • 2015 – 80,467 miles
  • 2014 – 77,007 miles
  • 2013 – 72,589 miles
  • 2012 – 67,025 miles
  • 2011 – 65,015 miles
  • 2010 – 58,157 miles
  • 2009 – 46,142 miles
  • 2008 – 32,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,305 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,305 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    309336078067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,704 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    395253568990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,124 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    862133193488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    675530738112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,445 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    158727454485
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail114,440 miles (+1,069)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,440 miles
    Test number
    638561316984
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam staying on (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass113,371 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,371 miles
    Test number
    395023611251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,360 miles (+13,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,360 miles
    Test number
    465052512235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,175 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    933395593175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,082 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    954689299580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,072 miles (+1,801)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    182216792493
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass97,271 miles (+14,808)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    578744889439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    853094767841
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail82,463 miles (+1,996)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    398933249424
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass80,467 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    239939445163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides front brake plate partly insecure
    • NoteO/s lower screen damaged but not affecting view to front

  16. Fail80,465 miles (+3,458)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    697125245128
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides front brake plate partly insecure
    • NoteO/s lower screen damaged but not affecting view to front

  17. Pass77,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    587851624152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,006 miles (+4,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    149731424173
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass72,589 miles (+5,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    827239083011
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass67,025 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    955106492090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,015 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    479948171110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,157 miles (+12,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    314178160122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass46,142 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    551504289162
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  24. Fail46,135 miles (+13,730)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    921493389138
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  25. Pass32,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    232036978400
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail32,405 miles (+3,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    393466078183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail29,146 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    673703618137
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S44 DXC

Does S44 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 DXC expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 DXC?
The MOT on S44 DXC expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 DXC done?
S44 DXC was recorded at 123,305 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 5,417 miles a year.
Has S44 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 DXC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 DXC 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 S44 DXC find?
S44 DXC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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