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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

S50 NWTMOT history

S50 NWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

S50 NWT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
42,063 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 NWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 NWT was last recorded at 42,063 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 2,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,766 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,297 miles
Average per year
1,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,063 miles
  • 2022 – 39,766 miles
  • 2021 – 37,982 miles
  • 2019 – 32,834 miles
  • 2018 – 30,353 miles
  • 2017 – 28,929 miles
  • 2016 – 27,465 miles
  • 2015 – 25,679 miles
  • 2014 – 24,623 miles
  • 2013 – 23,704 miles
  • 2012 – 22,758 miles
  • 2011 – 21,874 miles
  • 2010 – 20,596 miles
  • 2009 – 18,969 miles
  • 2008 – 18,307 miles
  • 2007 – 17,352 miles
  • 2006 – 16,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,063 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,063 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    559841245281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    704465234775
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail39,766 miles (+1,784)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    360205067544
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    290014015107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail37,982 miles (+5,148)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    192176258302
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,834 miles
    Test number
    625326096883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,834 miles (+1,010)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,834 miles
    Test number
    354992300612
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass31,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    936123583550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,824 miles (+1,471)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    463543138366
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass30,353 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    363302265857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    789786291256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,929 miles (+1,464)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    450209349219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass27,465 miles (+1,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    276302546975
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear Brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass25,679 miles (+1,056)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    659224905192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyre's in poor condition

  15. Pass24,623 miles (+919)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    935588094047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll Tyre walls perished
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass23,704 miles (+946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    268376903172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass22,758 miles (+884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,758 miles
    Test number
    878347202137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass21,874 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,874 miles
    Test number
    487143881044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,596 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,596 miles
    Test number
    170587890078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,969 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,969 miles
    Test number
    641175689058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,942 miles (+635)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,942 miles
    Test number
    803206979099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass18,307 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,307 miles
    Test number
    950254898015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,352 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,352 miles
    Test number
    543663707106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,323 miles (+1,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    120274297440
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass16,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,201 miles
    Test number
    484088706155
    • NoteNail in o/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Questions about S50 NWT

Does S50 NWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 NWT expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 NWT?
The MOT on S50 NWT expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 NWT done?
S50 NWT was recorded at 42,063 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 1,524 miles a year.
Has S50 NWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 NWT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 NWT 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 NWT find?
S50 NWT passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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