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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S50 HTTMOT history

S50 HTT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S50 HTT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,565 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 HTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 HTT was last recorded at 133,565 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,147 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,418 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,565 miles
  • 2024 – 128,147 miles
  • 2023 – 127,725 miles
  • 2022 – 126,883 miles
  • 2021 – 126,236 miles
  • 2019 – 125,800 miles
  • 2018 – 124,477 miles
  • 2017 – 122,749 miles
  • 2016 – 121,289 miles
  • 2015 – 119,887 miles
  • 2014 – 117,655 miles
  • 2013 – 115,345 miles
  • 2012 – 113,400 miles
  • 2011 – 111,004 miles
  • 2010 – 107,348 miles
  • 2009 – 104,751 miles
  • 2008 – 101,624 miles
  • 2007 – 93,732 miles
  • 2006 – 81,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,565 miles (+5,418)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    886384535639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,147 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    772512354239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,138 miles (+413)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    841204060151
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,725 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    599071456527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,883 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    502765218231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,236 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    151739058188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,800 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,800 miles
    Test number
    105559763267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,477 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,477 miles
    Test number
    351586937814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,749 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,749 miles
    Test number
    190950039305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,289 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,289 miles
    Test number
    844992092227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass119,887 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    417918015233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,655 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,655 miles
    Test number
    738858694286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail117,648 miles (+2,303)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    108861794220
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass115,345 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    376117163252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low on the inside and front brake discs worn
    • NoteNear side rear has slight brake bind

  15. Fail115,345 miles (+1,945)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    167797963261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low on the inside and front brake discs worn
    • NoteNear side rear has slight brake bind

  16. Pass113,400 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    475859482215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,391 miles (+2,387)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    838175272281
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass111,004 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,004 miles
    Test number
    228904561232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass107,348 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,348 miles
    Test number
    511103870242
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail107,324 miles (+2,573)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,324 miles
    Test number
    342306260208
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,751 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,751 miles
    Test number
    254722969259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,624 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    901950458252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,732 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,732 miles
    Test number
    123483387087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,666 miles (+12,313)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    382249977003
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  25. Pass81,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    582119856081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 HTT

Does S50 HTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 HTT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 HTT?
The MOT on S50 HTT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 HTT done?
S50 HTT was recorded at 133,565 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has S50 HTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 HTT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 HTT 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 HTT find?
S50 HTT passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged; offside front nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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