
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
S44 LYVMOT history
S44 LYV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 144,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 144,391 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 LYV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 4 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 LYV was last recorded at 144,391 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 10,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,831 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,560 miles
- Average per year
- 7,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,391 miles
- 2025 – 133,831 miles
- 2024 – 125,437 miles
- 2023 – 119,291 miles
- 2022 – 110,265 miles
- 2021 – 103,895 miles
- 2019 – 97,644 miles
- 2018 – 89,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 15 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,391 miles (+10,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 144,391 miles
- Test number
- 464998080433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,831 miles (+8,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,831 miles
- Test number
- 459066033947
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass125,437 miles (+6,146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 125,437 miles
- Test number
- 594888721224
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,291 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,291 miles
- Test number
- 640603366781
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail119,268 miles (+9,003)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,268 miles
- Test number
- 147345324834
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass110,265 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 110,265 miles
- Test number
- 363626895066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,219 miles (+6,324)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,219 miles
- Test number
- 661774631470
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,895 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,895 miles
- Test number
- 625805016858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,644 miles (+7,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,644 miles
- Test number
- 215217462477
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,757 miles
- Test number
- 858050649810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 LYV
- Does S44 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LYV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 LYV?
- The MOT on S44 LYV is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 LYV done?
- S44 LYV was recorded at 144,391 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
- Has S44 LYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 LYV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on S44 LYV 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 LYV find?
- S44 LYV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.
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