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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S44 RUXMOT history

S44 RUX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S44 RUX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,583 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 RUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 RUX was last recorded at 132,583 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 7,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2019: 101,145 miles, lower than 106,011 miles on 24 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,294 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,289 miles
Average per year
5,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,583 miles
  • 2024 – 125,294 miles
  • 2023 – 122,576 miles
  • 2022 – 120,286 miles
  • 2021 – 116,682 miles
  • 2020 – 112,630 miles
  • 2019 – 101,153 miles
  • 2018 – 106,011 miles
  • 2017 – 101,384 miles
  • 2016 – 97,258 miles
  • 2014 – 94,520 miles
  • 2013 – 91,026 miles
  • 2012 – 88,271 miles
  • 2011 – 85,195 miles
  • 2010 – 81,457 miles
  • 2009 – 69,834 miles
  • 2008 – 52,488 miles
  • 2007 – 43,880 miles
  • 2006 – 31,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,583 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,583 miles (+7,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,583 miles
    Test number
    600405143409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,294 miles (+2,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,294 miles
    Test number
    692171483575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass122,576 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    724868606906
    • 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))

  4. Pass120,286 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    732222629676
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,283 miles (+3,601)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,283 miles
    Test number
    119071434365
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,682 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    767198560977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,677 miles (+4,047)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,677 miles
    Test number
    891410007271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,630 miles
    Test number
    463150164428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,630 miles (+11,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,630 miles
    Test number
    409516543403
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    955665637864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,145 miles (-4,866)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    319252697486
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,011 miles (+4,627)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,011 miles
    Test number
    240530098672
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass101,384 miles (+4,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,384 miles
    Test number
    430444216930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass97,258 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    581327845438
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower retaining washer missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail97,258 miles (+2,738)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    913312770614
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower retaining washer missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass94,520 miles (+3,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    997068094253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge has cut

  17. Pass91,026 miles (+2,755)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    888558493240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight fraying to OSF seatbelt.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass88,271 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    106462392221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,195 miles (+3,738)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    639558291246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass81,457 miles (+11,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    400711800489
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass69,834 miles (+17,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    113432049100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,488 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    932974158138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,880 miles
    Test number
    723129647140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,880 miles (+12,040)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,880 miles
    Test number
    914989047199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass31,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    803938556144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 RUX

Does S44 RUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 RUX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 RUX?
The MOT on S44 RUX is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 RUX done?
S44 RUX was recorded at 132,583 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,185 miles a year.
Has S44 RUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 RUX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 RUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 RUX find?
S44 RUX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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