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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

S44 URUMOT history

S44 URU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S44 URU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,266 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 URU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 URU was last recorded at 169,266 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 10,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,012 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,254 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,266 miles
  • 2024 – 159,012 miles
  • 2022 – 156,954 miles
  • 2021 – 156,213 miles
  • 2020 – 152,001 miles
  • 2019 – 148,030 miles
  • 2018 – 146,013 miles
  • 2017 – 140,169 miles
  • 2016 – 131,058 miles
  • 2015 – 114,702 miles
  • 2014 – 91,572 miles
  • 2013 – 89,669 miles
  • 2012 – 80,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,266 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,266 miles (+10,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,266 miles
    Test number
    202626965673
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass159,012 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,012 miles
    Test number
    736722985065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,954 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,954 miles
    Test number
    473891740674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass156,213 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    918792601601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,001 miles (+3,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,001 miles
    Test number
    267994388482
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass148,030 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,030 miles
    Test number
    619551597590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass146,013 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,013 miles
    Test number
    224355216390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    507135420690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,169 miles (+9,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    877845183319
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass131,058 miles (+16,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,058 miles
    Test number
    835312979236
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted under trays fitted
  11. Pass114,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,702 miles
    Test number
    727010675061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,702 miles (+23,130)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,702 miles
    Test number
    728598265068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass91,572 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    679132064060
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass89,669 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    408676973196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,526 miles (+9,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    168622663187
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass80,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    577388272155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 URU

Does S44 URU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 URU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 URU?
The MOT on S44 URU is valid until 14 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 URU done?
S44 URU was recorded at 169,266 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has S44 URU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 URU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on S44 URU 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 URU find?
S44 URU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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