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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S50 SLBMOT history

S50 SLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

S50 SLB silver 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
124,555 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SLB was last recorded at 124,555 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,616 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,939 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,555 miles
  • 2025 – 122,616 miles
  • 2024 – 120,839 miles
  • 2023 – 113,520 miles
  • 2022 – 98,545 miles
  • 2021 – 90,117 miles
  • 2020 – 56,873 miles
  • 2019 – 56,383 miles
  • 2018 – 55,128 miles
  • 2017 – 52,805 miles
  • 2016 – 49,780 miles
  • 2015 – 46,182 miles
  • 2014 – 42,497 miles
  • 2013 – 39,162 miles
  • 2012 – 36,096 miles
  • 2011 – 32,160 miles
  • 2010 – 28,902 miles
  • 2009 – 23,770 miles
  • 2008 – 20,932 miles
  • 2007 – 17,327 miles
  • 2006 – 14,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,555 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,555 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    124,555 miles
    Test number
    145647959174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,616 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,616 miles
    Test number
    408651959306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,839 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    573122963727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,520 miles (+14,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    107709563484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,545 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,545 miles
    Test number
    265426162383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,117 miles (+33,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    701150396974
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boot floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass56,873 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    362431628245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,869 miles (+486)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    544699274426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass56,383 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    240069533240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,128 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    820483171204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass52,805 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    876388915412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass49,780 miles (+3,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    545881197231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass46,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    755045835190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,180 miles (+3,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    325625835131
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass42,497 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    918915534139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass39,162 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    247003243131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass36,096 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    738933142112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass32,160 miles (+3,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,160 miles
    Test number
    769864241166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass28,902 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    263578640401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,770 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    234471849444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass20,932 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    182569028177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass17,327 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    572789747147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    442460556169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 SLB

Does S50 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SLB is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 SLB?
The MOT on S50 SLB is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 SLB done?
S50 SLB was recorded at 124,555 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has S50 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SLB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S50 SLB 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 SLB find?
S50 SLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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