
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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).
Pass73,580 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,580 miles
- Test number
- 100374140828
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass63,944 miles (+7,164)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,944 miles
- Test number
- 579565353332
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,780 miles (+5,140)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 56,780 miles
- Test number
- 308685952356
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass42,566 miles (+9,759)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,566 miles
- Test number
- 431064140342
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass20,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,133 miles
- Test number
- 213678858385
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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