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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S44 MGUMOT history

S44 MGU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 202,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S44 MGU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,845 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 MGU was last recorded at 202,845 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,797 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
13,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,845 miles
  • 2025 – 187,765 miles
  • 2024 – 171,891 miles
  • 2023 – 162,021 miles
  • 2022 – 158,281 miles
  • 2021 – 144,133 miles
  • 2020 – 130,041 miles
  • 2019 – 120,475 miles
  • 2018 – 105,737 miles
  • 2017 – 90,002 miles
  • 2016 – 67,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,845 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber covered in oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,845 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,845 miles
    Test number
    913236346661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail202,797 miles (+15,032)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,797 miles
    Test number
    798561739821
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass187,765 miles (+213)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,765 miles
    Test number
    837432772586
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber covered in oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left of braking material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high and 48% imbalance
  4. Fail187,552 miles (+15,661)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,552 miles
    Test number
    958271194732
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber covered in oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left of braking material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high and 48% imbalance
  5. Pass171,891 miles (+9,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,891 miles
    Test number
    936801952795
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass162,021 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,021 miles
    Test number
    729074529223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,281 miles (+14,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,281 miles
    Test number
    197767422542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on limit cut in tread and perished
  8. Pass144,133 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    376924389339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail144,130 miles (+14,089)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,130 miles
    Test number
    445515659082
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass130,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,041 miles
    Test number
    503339110234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge, cut in tread area, slightly perished
  11. Fail130,000 miles (+9,525)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    708463380649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st exhaust joint flex section / central section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn, worn edges close to limit
  12. Pass120,475 miles (+14,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    454172186532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,737 miles (+15,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    721251931647
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low
  14. Pass90,002 miles (+22,727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    611747211873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    123379061440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 MGU

Does S44 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 MGU is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 MGU?
The MOT on S44 MGU is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 MGU done?
S44 MGU was recorded at 202,845 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 13,801 miles a year.
Has S44 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 MGU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 MGU 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 MGU find?
S44 MGU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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