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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S44 VAEMOT history

S44 VAE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S44 VAE silver 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,119 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VAE was last recorded at 110,119 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,009 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,110 miles
Average per year
6,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,119 miles
  • 2025 – 101,009 miles
  • 2024 – 94,366 miles
  • 2023 – 90,425 miles
  • 2022 – 81,729 miles
  • 2021 – 76,666 miles
  • 2020 – 73,903 miles
  • 2019 – 62,355 miles
  • 2018 – 58,220 miles
  • 2017 – 54,444 miles
  • 2016 – 48,405 miles
  • 2015 – 43,174 miles
  • 2014 – 36,397 miles
  • 2013 – 28,736 miles
  • 2012 – 21,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust noisy no silencers on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,119 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    847774934151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe

  2. Fail110,119 miles (+9,110)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    450813028359
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe

  3. Pass101,009 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    893636677078
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy no silencers on exhaust system (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

  4. Fail101,009 miles (+6,643)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    341614859463
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability nut & bolt loose on sub-frame (rear arm) (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy no silencers on exhaust system (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

  5. Pass94,366 miles (+3,941)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    196106508987
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,425 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    772006500793
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,420 miles (+8,691)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    891606127941
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass81,729 miles (+5,063)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    106117468956
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,666 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,666 miles
    Test number
    502664187126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,903 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    423401619305
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,886 miles (+11,531)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    532052343760
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,355 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    308406053830
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,220 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    241753555731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,444 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    871853062488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,405 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,405 miles
    Test number
    779656939670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,174 miles (+6,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    956912704656
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on inner edge to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on inner edge to 3mm

  17. Pass36,397 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,397 miles
    Test number
    998380084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,736 miles (+7,406)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    439350283223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass21,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    319754712377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 VAE

Does S44 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VAE is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 VAE?
The MOT on S44 VAE is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VAE done?
S44 VAE was recorded at 110,119 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
Has S44 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VAE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 VAE 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 VAE find?
S44 VAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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