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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S50 CJAMOT history

S50 CJA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S50 CJA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,544 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 CJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 CJA was last recorded at 153,544 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,534 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,544 miles
  • 2025 – 139,435 miles
  • 2024 – 128,913 miles
  • 2023 – 121,376 miles
  • 2022 – 115,654 miles
  • 2021 – 107,526 miles
  • 2020 – 96,375 miles
  • 2019 – 86,446 miles
  • 2018 – 63,799 miles
  • 2016 – 56,529 miles
  • 2015 – 49,488 miles
  • 2014 – 42,106 miles
  • 2013 – 36,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,544 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.

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,544 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,544 miles
    Test number
    807936423688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,534 miles (+14,099)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    651371324433
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass139,435 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    944714750650
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail139,435 miles (+10,522)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    288038420661
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass128,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    717976739592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,911 miles (+7,535)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,911 miles
    Test number
    912294767467
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass121,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    241535860318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail121,376 miles (+5,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    723400033280
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass115,654 miles (+8,128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    412534500246
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  10. Pass107,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    205803578640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail107,526 miles (+11,151)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    173489535432
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass96,375 miles (+9,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    695397382631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass86,446 miles (+222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    718625629936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail86,224 miles (+22,425)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    962725137563
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass63,799 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    663234986638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,335 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    842714443045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,334 miles (+6,805)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    436674294203
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass56,529 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    344211974214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    123607875535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,488 miles (+7,382)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    844775563269
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255,35,18w runflat (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass42,106 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    376091144481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    815947083210
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 CJA

Does S50 CJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 CJA is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 CJA?
The MOT on S50 CJA is valid until 12 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 CJA done?
S50 CJA was recorded at 153,544 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 9,140 miles a year.
Has S50 CJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 CJA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 CJA 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 CJA find?
S50 CJA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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