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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S44 EHRMOT history

S44 EHR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

S44 EHR blue 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 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
172,310 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 EHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 EHR was last recorded at 172,310 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,298 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,310 miles
  • 2020 – 172,298 miles
  • 2019 – 170,315 miles
  • 2018 – 168,596 miles
  • 2017 – 167,216 miles
  • 2016 – 164,064 miles
  • 2014 – 159,726 miles
  • 2012 – 159,081 miles
  • 2011 – 156,816 miles
  • 2010 – 130,556 miles
  • 2009 – 103,010 miles
  • 2007 – 69,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers & under trays fitted
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,310 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,310 miles
    Test number
    964029528993
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail172,310 miles (+12)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,310 miles
    Test number
    527850365722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass172,298 miles (+1,983)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,298 miles
    Test number
    726138040276
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met

  4. Pass170,315 miles (+1,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,315 miles
    Test number
    876070571908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass168,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    168,596 miles
    Test number
    550043685411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail168,596 miles (+1,380)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,596 miles
    Test number
    600205906075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass167,216 miles (+3,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,216 miles
    Test number
    437437253321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass164,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,064 miles
    Test number
    442702242474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,064 miles (+4,338)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,064 miles
    Test number
    381179645925
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail159,726 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,726 miles
    Test number
    359912004382
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass159,726 miles (+645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    159,726 miles
    Test number
    428182004313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass159,081 miles (+26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    159,081 miles
    Test number
    498014052272
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  13. Fail159,055 miles (+2,239)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,055 miles
    Test number
    386890452290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass156,816 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    156,816 miles
    Test number
    337727611212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,814 miles (+26,258)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,814 miles
    Test number
    109686011277
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass130,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    553545820133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,556 miles (+27,546)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    233655320186
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass103,010 miles (+33,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    502194639063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    353686877209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 EHR

Does S44 EHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 EHR expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 EHR?
The MOT on S44 EHR expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 EHR done?
S44 EHR was recorded at 172,310 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has S44 EHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 EHR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 EHR 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 EHR find?
S44 EHR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 10 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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