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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.

S44 LYV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,391 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass110,265 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    363626895066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass103,895 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    625805016858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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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