BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S50 LFMMOT history
S50 LFM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,223 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,259 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 LFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 LFM was last recorded at 71,223 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,190 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 5,259 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,223 miles
- 2025 – 68,336 miles
- 2024 – 65,601 miles
- 2023 – 62,289 miles
- 2022 – 56,978 miles
- 2021 – 49,289 miles
- 2020 – 41,988 miles
- 2019 – 35,389 miles
- 2018 – 28,955 miles
- 2017 – 24,342 miles
- 2015 – 16,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,223 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm is bent
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn and knocking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,223 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,223 miles
- Test number
- 585555889976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail71,190 miles (+2,854)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,190 miles
- Test number
- 818478849445
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,336 miles (+2,735)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 68,336 miles
- Test number
- 647947555808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,601 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 65,601 miles
- Test number
- 457250409673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn and knocking
Fail65,561 miles (+3,272)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,561 miles
- Test number
- 145819312882
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn and knocking
Pass62,289 miles (+5,311)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 62,289 miles
- Test number
- 180969693803
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod slight play in ball joint
Pass56,978 miles (+7,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,978 miles
- Test number
- 148760854935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,289 miles (+7,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,289 miles
- Test number
- 429155030498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 41,988 miles
- Test number
- 747319853342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,988 miles (+6,599)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,988 miles
- Test number
- 722019807873
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass35,389 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2020
- Odometer
- 35,389 miles
- Test number
- 192912378147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,558 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 33,558 miles
- Test number
- 381454024502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,955 miles (+4,613)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 28,955 miles
- Test number
- 520009912426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,342 miles (+7,487)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 24,342 miles
- Test number
- 768953275563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 16,855 miles
- Test number
- 152345296621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 LFM
- Does S50 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 LFM is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 LFM?
- The MOT on S50 LFM is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 LFM done?
- S50 LFM was recorded at 71,223 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
- Has S50 LFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 LFM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S50 LFM 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 LFM find?
- S50 LFM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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