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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S50 BTWMOT history

S50 BTW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

S50 BTW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
117,419 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BTW was last recorded at 117,419 miles on 13 May 2023, 691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,728 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
691 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,419 miles
  • 2022 – 116,728 miles
  • 2021 – 115,480 miles
  • 2020 – 82,043 miles
  • 2019 – 79,826 miles
  • 2018 – 77,469 miles
  • 2017 – 77,423 miles
  • 2016 – 76,996 miles
  • 2015 – 76,662 miles
  • 2014 – 76,646 miles
  • 2013 – 76,273 miles
  • 2012 – 73,718 miles
  • 2011 – 70,451 miles
  • 2010 – 67,207 miles
  • 2009 – 63,201 miles
  • 2008 – 54,384 miles
  • 2007 – 49,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,419 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,419 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    960871516955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,728 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,728 miles
    Test number
    277701056793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,480 miles (+33,437)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    445663855053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,043 miles (+2,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    304621670302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,826 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    297085882809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,469 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    190296590243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail77,423 miles (+419)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    657938977180
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass77,004 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    258948411912
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly hanging on
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished / cracked

  9. Fail76,996 miles (+334)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    439826717434
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked perished

  10. Pass76,662 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    200409772421
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smear screen
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail76,662 miles (+16)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    526924061252
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smear screen
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass76,646 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    437902154432
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamps misted inside
    • NoteBoth outer sills around jacking points corroding

  13. Fail76,646 miles (+373)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    319762554352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamps misted inside
    • NoteBoth outer sills around jacking points corroding

  14. Fail76,273 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    107023943315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass76,273 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    485963143333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,718 miles (+3,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    507615742306
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriated

  17. Pass70,451 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    479976741301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,399 miles (+3,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,399 miles
    Test number
    747859431381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass67,207 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    983173860306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    152449870181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,201 miles (+4,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    900149570117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass63,201 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    382281289155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    742719378114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,384 miles (+4,650)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    964489778169
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass49,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    472310987177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    102250587172
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 BTW

Does S50 BTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 BTW expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 BTW?
The MOT on S50 BTW expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 BTW done?
S50 BTW was recorded at 117,419 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has S50 BTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BTW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on S50 BTW 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 BTW find?
S50 BTW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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