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BMW 328

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S50 NFSMOT history

S50 NFS is a silver petrol BMW 328 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 275,923 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
275,923 km
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
4
3 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 NFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
328
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 NFS was last recorded at 275,923 km on 22 Mar 2025, 900 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
275,023 km · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
900 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 275,923 km
  • 2024 – 275,023 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,923 km
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

4 tests since 10 Nov 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,923 km (+900)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    275,923 km
    Test number
    218233533044
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass275,023 km3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    275,023 km
    Test number
    186976870817
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass275,035 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    275,035 miles
    Test number
    806133628218
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail275,023 miles2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,023 miles
    Test number
    693607068975
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Questions about S50 NFS

Does S50 NFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 NFS expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 NFS?
The MOT on S50 NFS expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 NFS done?
S50 NFS was recorded at 275,923 km at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025.
Has S50 NFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 NFS has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 NFS 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 NFS find?
S50 NFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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