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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

S50 STNMOT history

S50 STN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S50 STN grey 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,902 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 STN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 STN was last recorded at 116,902 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,234 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
668 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,902 miles
  • 2025 – 116,234 miles
  • 2024 – 114,420 miles
  • 2023 – 110,265 miles
  • 2022 – 106,380 miles
  • 2021 – 101,928 miles
  • 2020 – 94,258 miles
  • 2019 – 87,666 miles
  • 2018 – 86,784 miles
  • 2017 – 71,523 miles
  • 2016 – 53,854 miles
  • 2015 – 49,297 miles
  • 2014 – 45,621 miles
  • 2013 – 42,681 miles
  • 2012 – 38,496 miles
  • 2011 – 31,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,902 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,902 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    535199339131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,234 miles
    Test number
    342151011611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,234 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,234 miles
    Test number
    938791922219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    742776606894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,420 miles (+4,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    198113579554
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  6. Pass110,265 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    528414983257
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Fail110,265 miles (+3,885)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    118404851857
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  8. Pass106,380 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    426376245427
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

  9. Pass101,928 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,928 miles
    Test number
    731232908614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,926 miles (+7,668)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    856713401209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested rear brakes pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,258 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,258 miles
    Test number
    820516858300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,666 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    368563986974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,784 miles (+15,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    412115402264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,523 miles (+17,669)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    743492917406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,854 miles (+4,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    307007399187
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted - unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryWelding repair to offside rear wheel rim

  16. Pass49,297 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    107981305163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    837761104140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail45,621 miles (+2,940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    547421304156
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,681 miles (+4,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    417755673029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass38,496 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    178724582475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,375 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    937251101117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,374 miles (+251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,374 miles
    Test number
    106478191021
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail31,123 miles2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    125161841427
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake did not lock
    • NoteRear brake discs scored
    • NoteRear reg plate discoloured
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about S50 STN

Does S50 STN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 STN is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 STN?
The MOT on S50 STN is valid until 9 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 STN done?
S50 STN was recorded at 116,902 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has S50 STN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 STN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 STN 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 STN find?
S50 STN passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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