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BMW 545

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

S44 STYMOT history

S44 STY is a blue petrol BMW 545 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S44 STY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,407 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 STY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
545
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 STY was last recorded at 170,407 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,833 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,574 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,407 miles
  • 2024 – 165,833 miles
  • 2022 – 163,143 miles
  • 2021 – 159,009 miles
  • 2020 – 153,673 miles
  • 2019 – 148,621 miles
  • 2018 – 143,013 miles
  • 2017 – 136,586 miles
  • 2016 – 129,553 miles
  • 2015 – 120,675 miles
  • 2014 – 116,088 miles
  • 2013 – 101,520 miles
  • 2012 – 89,070 miles
  • 2011 – 73,544 miles
  • 2010 – 63,231 miles
  • 2009 – 52,335 miles
  • 2008 – 40,569 miles
  • 2007 – 35,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,407 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,407 miles
    Test number
    558496330524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,833 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,833 miles
    Test number
    777642825570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,143 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,143 miles
    Test number
    773005067188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,138 miles (+4,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    997218624613
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,009 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,009 miles
    Test number
    321051887270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,673 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    358810932412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,621 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    985178109859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,013 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    714379089509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  9. Fail142,912 miles (+6,326)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    788854550466
    • FailureCentral Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentral Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  10. Pass136,586 miles (+7,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    976363588825
    • AdvisoryExhaust and tail pipes corroded

  11. Pass129,553 miles (+8,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    550357642524
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass120,675 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    325917325094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,088 miles (+14,568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    458788814186
    • NoteBad oil leak on car
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin

  14. Pass101,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    716481323195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,520 miles (+12,450)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    456810223166
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,070 miles (+212)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    467952622155
    • NoteAll inner brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe rusting
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre chopping inner edge bad

  17. Fail88,858 miles (+15,314)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    649827212195
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll inner brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe rusting
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre chopping inner edge bad

  18. Pass73,544 miles (+10,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    725408811103
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on inside edge

  19. Pass63,231 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    624120820162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    351141729153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,334 miles (+11,765)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    183421929117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in off side inner rack joint

  22. Pass40,569 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    933283728119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    254059887004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 STY

Does S44 STY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 STY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 STY?
The MOT on S44 STY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 STY done?
S44 STY was recorded at 170,407 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has S44 STY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 STY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 STY 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 STY find?
S44 STY passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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