BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S50 ASNMOT history
S50 ASN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 228,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 228,138 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 ASN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 ASN was last recorded at 228,138 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 224,762 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,376 miles
- Average per year
- 7,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,138 miles
- 2025 – 224,762 miles
- 2024 – 221,263 miles
- 2023 – 217,190 miles
- 2022 – 211,226 miles
- 2021 – 196,374 miles
- 2020 – 180,134 miles
- 2019 – 172,894 miles
- 2018 – 156,196 miles
- 2017 – 143,910 miles
- 2016 – 137,415 miles
- 2015 – 129,411 miles
- 2014 – 126,330 miles
- 2012 – 119,899 miles
- 2011 – 118,253 miles
- 2010 – 112,902 miles
- 2009 – 108,651 miles
- 2008 – 104,854 miles
- 2007 – 93,090 miles
- 2006 – 80,328 miles
- 2005 – 66,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass228,138 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,138 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 228,138 miles
- Test number
- 446418722679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,762 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 224,762 miles
- Test number
- 888005095203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,759 miles (+3,496)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,759 miles
- Test number
- 744742467238
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass221,263 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 221,263 miles
- Test number
- 102841402358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,190 miles (+5,964)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 217,190 miles
- Test number
- 193583198995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,226 miles (+14,852)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 211,226 miles
- Test number
- 450440007350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,374 miles (+16,240)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 196,374 miles
- Test number
- 759818691596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,134 miles (+7,240)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 180,134 miles
- Test number
- 120903996915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,894 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 172,894 miles
- Test number
- 223961024614
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail172,894 miles (+16,698)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,894 miles
- Test number
- 145106302855
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass156,196 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 156,196 miles
- Test number
- 940275934487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,196 miles (+12,286)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,196 miles
- Test number
- 874635180853
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,910 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 143,910 miles
- Test number
- 763227360220
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s/main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth bonnets struts don't hold up bonnet safely and both mounting brackets on bonnet are slightly separating from bonnet
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
- AdvisoryOil and power steering fluid leaks
- AdvisoryUndertray's fitted obscuring some components
Fail143,909 miles (+6,494)11 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,909 miles
- Test number
- 922049022509
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle to rear clamp missing exhaust moves (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s/main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth bonnets struts don't hold up bonnet safely and both mounting brackets on bonnet are slightly separating from bonnet
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
- AdvisoryOil and power steering fluid leaks
- AdvisoryUndertray's fitted obscuring some components
Pass137,415 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 137,415 miles
- Test number
- 519506374079
- AdvisoryFront bumper loose
Fail137,415 miles (+8,004)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,415 miles
- Test number
- 249737429528
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront bumper loose
Pass129,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 129,411 miles
- Test number
- 229108315223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,411 miles (+3,081)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,411 miles
- Test number
- 227097215265
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass126,330 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 126,330 miles
- Test number
- 937500524216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail126,321 miles (+6,422)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,321 miles
- Test number
- 566323614260
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,899 miles (+1,646)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 119,899 miles
- Test number
- 326311422088
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass118,253 miles (+5,351)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 118,253 miles
- Test number
- 646772531078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAirbag warning lamp on.
Pass112,902 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 112,902 miles
- Test number
- 413619300083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCondensation in n/s front headlight
Fail112,902 miles (+4,251)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,902 miles
- Test number
- 180419500051
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCondensation in n/s front headlight
Pass108,651 miles (+3,797)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,651 miles
- Test number
- 284487659421
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,854 miles (+11,764)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 104,854 miles
- Test number
- 401990758386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,090 miles (+12,762)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 93,090 miles
- Test number
- 483951247421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,328 miles (+13,728)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 80,328 miles
- Test number
- 823898836308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 66,600 miles
- Test number
- 300170835339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 ASN
- Does S50 ASN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ASN is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 ASN?
- The MOT on S50 ASN is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 ASN done?
- S50 ASN was recorded at 228,138 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
- Has S50 ASN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 ASN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S50 ASN 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 S50 ASN find?
- S50 ASN passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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