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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S44 VCOMOT history

S44 VCO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S44 VCO 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,238 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VCO was last recorded at 171,238 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,658 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,580 miles
Average per year
9,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,238 miles
  • 2025 – 169,658 miles
  • 2024 – 163,720 miles
  • 2023 – 157,650 miles
  • 2022 – 145,063 miles
  • 2021 – 133,591 miles
  • 2020 – 129,174 miles
  • 2019 – 118,541 miles
  • 2018 – 103,447 miles
  • 2017 – 103,245 miles
  • 2016 – 97,876 miles
  • 2015 – 88,580 miles
  • 2014 – 77,562 miles
  • 2013 – 62,960 miles
  • 2012 – 48,004 miles
  • 2011 – 33,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,238 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,238 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,238 miles
    Test number
    836703247356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,658 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,658 miles
    Test number
    777211064328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,720 miles
    Test number
    279049536083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,719 miles (+6,069)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    920288730081
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass157,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,650 miles
    Test number
    647387328293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail157,650 miles (+12,587)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,650 miles
    Test number
    827701733897
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass145,063 miles (+11,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    718911524640
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass133,591 miles (+4,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    466018403037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass129,174 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    763409608056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail129,166 miles (+10,625)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    857035003944
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass118,541 miles (+15,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    118,541 miles
    Test number
    906891733862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass103,447 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    208130257794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,245 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,245 miles
    Test number
    974337978069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass97,876 miles (+9,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    815021491988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,580 miles (+11,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    793101038231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass77,562 miles (+14,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    525678714304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,960 miles (+14,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    737247643283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,004 miles (+14,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    999741852279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,272 miles
    Test number
    966925441251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 VCO

Does S44 VCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VCO is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 VCO?
The MOT on S44 VCO is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VCO done?
S44 VCO was recorded at 171,238 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 9,306 miles a year.
Has S44 VCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VCO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 VCO 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 VCO find?
S44 VCO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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