BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
S50 MWCMOT history
S50 MWC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 166,479 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 MWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 MWC was last recorded at 166,479 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,822 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,657 miles
- Average per year
- 7,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,479 miles
- 2024 – 163,822 miles
- 2023 – 157,547 miles
- 2022 – 154,279 miles
- 2021 – 152,660 miles
- 2020 – 150,024 miles
- 2019 – 138,588 miles
- 2018 – 124,668 miles
- 2017 – 122,521 miles
- 2016 – 117,358 miles
- 2015 – 112,632 miles
- 2014 – 109,320 miles
- 2013 – 103,101 miles
- 2012 – 90,935 miles
- 2011 – 75,142 miles
- 2010 – 61,242 miles
- 2009 – 45,435 miles
- 2008 – 36,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,479 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,479 miles (+2,657)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 166,479 miles
- Test number
- 813151921575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 163,822 miles
- Test number
- 816056240857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,822 miles (+6,275)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,822 miles
- Test number
- 708758980712
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass157,547 miles (+3,268)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 157,547 miles
- Test number
- 906944776066
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass154,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 154,279 miles
- Test number
- 680027535196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,279 miles (+1,619)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,279 miles
- Test number
- 878773152682
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass152,660 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 152,660 miles
- Test number
- 326680046616
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail152,660 miles (+2,636)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,660 miles
- Test number
- 601981021248
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass150,024 miles (+11,436)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 150,024 miles
- Test number
- 901483562862
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass138,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 138,588 miles
- Test number
- 701528939376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,588 miles (+13,920)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,588 miles
- Test number
- 926579009346
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Pass124,668 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 124,668 miles
- Test number
- 335922057963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,521 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,521 miles
- Test number
- 181809603352
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail122,521 miles (+5,163)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,521 miles
- Test number
- 474927251744
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass117,358 miles (+4,726)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 117,358 miles
- Test number
- 554766558287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,632 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,632 miles
- Test number
- 649826155147
- 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)
Fail112,632 miles (+8)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,632 miles
- Test number
- 418576055153
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Fail112,624 miles (+3,304)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,624 miles
- Test number
- 258452655473
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth Front Flexi Brake Hoses Deteriorated.
- NoteFront Brake Discs in very Poor Condition - Pads appear Low.
Pass109,320 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 109,320 miles
- Test number
- 826348444113
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail109,276 miles (+6,175)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,276 miles
- Test number
- 569881844160
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass103,101 miles (+12,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 103,101 miles
- Test number
- 995858773188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,935 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 90,935 miles
- Test number
- 925181182151
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r disc in poor condition
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail90,935 miles (+15,793)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,935 miles
- Test number
- 256031682113
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r disc in poor condition
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass75,142 miles (+13,900)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 75,142 miles
- Test number
- 986880881127
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront & rear brake discs excessively worn
Pass61,242 miles (+15,807)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,242 miles
- Test number
- 170091780135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,435 miles (+9,383)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,435 miles
- Test number
- 760051179165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,052 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,052 miles
- Test number
- 450389978180
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner and outer shoulders.
- NoteScore marks on NSF and OSF brake disc outer faces.
- NoteTyre pressure monitor light on.
Questions about S50 MWC
- Does S50 MWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 MWC is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 MWC?
- The MOT on S50 MWC is valid until 13 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 MWC done?
- S50 MWC was recorded at 166,479 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
- Has S50 MWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 MWC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S50 MWC 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 MWC find?
- S50 MWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test, and 1 more.
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