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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S44 RYJMOT history

S44 RYJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 140,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S44 RYJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,404 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 RYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 RYJ was last recorded at 140,404 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,176 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
5,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,404 miles
  • 2024 – 139,176 miles
  • 2023 – 132,235 miles
  • 2022 – 127,805 miles
  • 2021 – 116,669 miles
  • 2020 – 115,998 miles
  • 2019 – 109,379 miles
  • 2018 – 103,352 miles
  • 2017 – 97,568 miles
  • 2016 – 94,604 miles
  • 2015 – 84,054 miles
  • 2014 – 82,942 miles
  • 2013 – 81,391 miles
  • 2012 – 76,607 miles
  • 2011 – 70,569 miles
  • 2010 – 65,469 miles
  • 2009 – 57,679 miles
  • 2008 – 46,804 miles
  • 2007 – 32,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted at time of test

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    145221549306
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted at time of test

  2. Fail140,402 miles (+1,226)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    595329996870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted at time of test

  3. Pass139,176 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,176 miles
    Test number
    984514094082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStandard Exhaust Refitted at time of Retest

  4. Fail139,175 miles (+6,940)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,175 miles
    Test number
    703109705624
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard diesel catalyst missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition straight through system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,235 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    636127601211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,231 miles (+4,426)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,231 miles
    Test number
    434521319932
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,805 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,805 miles
    Test number
    453104464519
    • AdvisoryStandard exhaust system fitted at time of retest

  8. Fail127,802 miles (+11,133)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    723864031589
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition All silencers removed. straight through exhaust system (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass116,669 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,669 miles
    Test number
    591716922035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,668 miles (+670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    472553603126
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorPower steering component misaligned bottom pulley on engine broken, belt misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

  11. Pass115,998 miles (+6,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    603944190002
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass109,379 miles (+6,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    579391219871
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass103,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    788037956306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,352 miles (+5,784)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    254149618406
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass97,568 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    708539446233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,604 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    227392620931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail94,596 miles (+10,542)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    227686491698
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass84,054 miles (+74)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    218807645214
    • NoteNSF and OSF flexis slightly perished
    • NoteNSR and OSR flexi ferrals corroded

  19. Fail83,980 miles (+1,038)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    471926322082
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to offside rear is starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ends are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear under body structure is starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVery slight perishing on front brake hoses

  20. Pass82,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    215781754266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,942 miles (+33)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    617608844279
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail82,909 miles (+1,518)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    345070744224
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSevere engine oil leak

  23. Pass81,391 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    268915173251
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in front lower suspension arm outer ball joint mountings
    • NoteVehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis and brake components

  24. Fail81,391 miles (+4,784)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    507964573242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in front lower suspension arm outer ball joint mountings
    • NoteVehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis and brake components

  25. Pass76,607 miles (+6,038)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    619367652287
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear starting to corrode
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joint mounting bushes

  26. Pass70,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    487046051265
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish and getting low on edges but pass due to tread design

  27. Fail70,569 miles (+5,100)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    819815551265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish and getting low on edges but pass due to tread design

  28. Pass65,469 miles (+7,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    992186650255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass57,679 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    312374259204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut NOT to cords.

  30. Fail57,671 miles (+10,867)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    450553659280
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut NOT to cords.

  31. Pass46,804 miles (+14,348)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    703354268280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    120522477248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 RYJ

Does S44 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 RYJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 RYJ?
The MOT on S44 RYJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 RYJ done?
S44 RYJ was recorded at 140,404 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
Has S44 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 RYJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 RYJ 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 RYJ find?
S44 RYJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; undertrays fitted at time of test.

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