BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
S44 RSSMOT history
S44 RSS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 83,376 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 RSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 RSS was last recorded at 83,376 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 3,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 79,569 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,807 miles
- Average per year
- 3,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 83,376 miles
- 2021 – 79,569 miles
- 2020 – 77,789 miles
- 2019 – 76,589 miles
- 2018 – 75,190 miles
- 2017 – 72,566 miles
- 2016 – 69,074 miles
- 2015 – 64,881 miles
- 2014 – 61,220 miles
- 2013 – 57,762 miles
- 2012 – 54,547 miles
- 2011 – 50,744 miles
- 2010 – 45,995 miles
- 2009 – 41,859 miles
- 2008 – 36,522 miles
- 2007 – 30,440 miles
- 2006 – 25,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,376 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,376 miles (+3,807)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 83,376 miles
- Test number
- 579566767112
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,569 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 79,569 miles
- Test number
- 997641115072
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Fail79,569 miles (+1,780)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,569 miles
- Test number
- 406334967848
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Pass77,789 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 77,789 miles
- Test number
- 682858012349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,589 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,589 miles
- Test number
- 699569586724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,190 miles (+2,624)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,190 miles
- Test number
- 957739208008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,566 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,566 miles
- Test number
- 492517146292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,557 miles (+3,483)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,557 miles
- Test number
- 907108091382
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass69,074 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 69,074 miles
- Test number
- 870666146604
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Fail69,068 miles (+4,187)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,068 miles
- Test number
- 407768365875
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass64,881 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,881 miles
- Test number
- 247813402151
- AdvisoryCentre Front exhaust mounting missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail64,881 miles (+3,661)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,881 miles
- Test number
- 884873547222
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front exhaust mounting missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass61,220 miles (+3,458)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,220 miles
- Test number
- 575741664243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,762 miles
- Test number
- 348917853244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,762 miles (+3,215)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,762 miles
- Test number
- 469777353205
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,547 miles (+3,803)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,547 miles
- Test number
- 719099452222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,744 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,744 miles
- Test number
- 287072871268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteSRS light is on.
Fail50,744 miles (+4,749)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,744 miles
- Test number
- 699012571233
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS light is on.
Fail45,995 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,995 miles
- Test number
- 680298250172
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,995 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,995 miles
- Test number
- 723228450180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,859 miles (+5,337)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,859 miles
- Test number
- 862332559175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,522 miles (+6,082)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,522 miles
- Test number
- 982279178067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,440 miles (+4,501)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,440 miles
- Test number
- 764118187023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,939 miles
- Test number
- 422339886014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 RSS
- Does S44 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S44 RSS expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S44 RSS?
- The MOT on S44 RSS expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S44 RSS done?
- S44 RSS was recorded at 83,376 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
- Has S44 RSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 RSS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on S44 RSS 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 RSS find?
- S44 RSS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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