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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S50 BSHMOT history

S50 BSH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

S50 BSH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
124,526 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BSH was last recorded at 124,526 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,022 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,526 miles
  • 2021 – 119,022 miles
  • 2020 – 114,579 miles
  • 2019 – 107,648 miles
  • 2018 – 100,165 miles
  • 2017 – 90,266 miles
  • 2016 – 82,302 miles
  • 2015 – 73,580 miles
  • 2014 – 69,986 miles
  • 2013 – 63,944 miles
  • 2012 – 56,780 miles
  • 2011 – 51,640 miles
  • 2010 – 42,566 miles
  • 2009 – 32,807 miles
  • 2008 – 20,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,526 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,526 miles (+5,504)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,526 miles
    Test number
    477424080031
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,022 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    821979397649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,022 miles (+4,442)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    395925583207
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass114,580 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    544250384977
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail114,579 miles (+6,931)3 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    126505542251
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,648 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    242546572537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Fail107,648 miles (+7,483)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    312477668460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass100,165 miles (+9,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    857181847805
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass90,266 miles (+7,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    838336739424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass82,302 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    866437454335
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on dash illuminated.
    • AdvisorySlight damage (chip) in windscreen (zone A).
  11. Pass73,580 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    100374140828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,986 miles (+6,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    815826954392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  13. Fail63,944 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    378615453378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass63,944 miles (+7,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    579565353332
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass56,780 miles (+5,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    308685952356
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass51,640 miles (+9,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    346251441327
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BOTH OUTER EDGERS
  17. Pass42,566 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    431064140342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,807 miles (+12,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,807 miles
    Test number
    463689649353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass20,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    213678858385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    561324858305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 BSH

Does S50 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 BSH expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 BSH?
The MOT on S50 BSH expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 BSH done?
S50 BSH was recorded at 124,526 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has S50 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BSH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S50 BSH 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 BSH find?
S50 BSH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 12 advisories: fuel cap seal perished; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 9 more.

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