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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S50 RRUMOT history

S50 RRU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S50 RRU blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,575 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 RRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 RRU was last recorded at 148,575 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,705 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,870 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,575 miles
  • 2025 – 139,705 miles
  • 2024 – 139,026 miles
  • 2023 – 135,678 miles
  • 2022 – 131,394 miles
  • 2021 – 130,138 miles
  • 2018 – 121,111 miles
  • 2017 – 109,139 miles
  • 2016 – 108,113 miles
  • 2015 – 104,769 miles
  • 2014 – 104,362 miles
  • 2013 – 100,461 miles
  • 2012 – 93,324 miles
  • 2011 – 83,513 miles
  • 2010 – 71,771 miles
  • 2009 – 60,582 miles
  • 2008 – 49,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,575 miles (+8,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    456789962985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    669338963856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,705 miles (+679)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    343956410115
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,026 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,026 miles
    Test number
    514722376700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail139,016 miles (+3,338)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    798023138784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,678 miles
    Test number
    218898239170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,678 miles (+4,284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,678 miles
    Test number
    982227154394
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass131,394 miles (+1,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,394 miles
    Test number
    305096330362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,138 miles (+9,027)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    843174858433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    658921333303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,111 miles (+11,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    476856893060
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass109,139 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,139 miles
    Test number
    867842129968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,113 miles (+3,344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,113 miles
    Test number
    319572535949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    266346935295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,769 miles (+407)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    578476135217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass104,362 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    917305994168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,461 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    959766583086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,324 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    286820812405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,513 miles (+11,742)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    687035101173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,771 miles (+11,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    471266800198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,582 miles (+11,359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    641197109112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    903931508112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 RRU

Does S50 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 RRU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 RRU?
The MOT on S50 RRU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 RRU done?
S50 RRU was recorded at 148,575 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has S50 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 RRU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 RRU 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 RRU find?
S50 RRU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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