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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S50 TDCMOT history

S50 TDC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 102,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S50 TDC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,219 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 TDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 TDC was last recorded at 102,219 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,833 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
386 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,219 miles
  • 2025 – 99,482 miles
  • 2024 – 95,439 miles
  • 2023 – 92,553 miles
  • 2022 – 89,965 miles
  • 2021 – 86,956 miles
  • 2020 – 83,917 miles
  • 2019 – 78,812 miles
  • 2018 – 74,057 miles
  • 2017 – 70,818 miles
  • 2016 – 69,115 miles
  • 2015 – 67,118 miles
  • 2014 – 63,965 miles
  • 2013 – 61,103 miles
  • 2012 – 57,848 miles
  • 2011 – 54,921 miles
  • 2009 – 50,101 miles
  • 2008 – 43,283 miles
  • 2007 – 37,449 miles
  • 2006 – 28,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    840666155128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,217 miles (+384)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    445119253194
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,833 miles (+2,351)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    660260532620
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,482 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    634004309485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,439 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    521692876482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail95,439 miles (+2,886)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    751276295064
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass92,553 miles (+2,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    530010039177
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass89,965 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,965 miles
    Test number
    154655451860
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail89,965 miles (+3,009)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,965 miles
    Test number
    100580002633
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    480327515252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,956 miles (+3,039)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    510779936410
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,917 miles (+5,105)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    635950353272
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    591343090576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail78,812 miles (+4,755)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    207905162466
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass74,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    936550460341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,057 miles (+3,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    937212554129
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,818 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    841873157280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    526057833836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,113 miles (+1,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,113 miles
    Test number
    280384489293
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass67,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    959686535095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,118 miles (+3,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    557166035057
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass63,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    759297614042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,965 miles (+2,862)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    766826214099
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    998290313080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail61,103 miles (+3,255)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    708119703082
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    495099712026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,847 miles (+2,926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    176549512482
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass54,921 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    717640421024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,101 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    340954919385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,916 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    901200849238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,915 miles (+6,632)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    431377139293
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  32. Pass43,283 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    373014158293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass37,449 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,449 miles
    Test number
    303721747299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass28,908 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    192824866183
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low just in legal limits

Questions about S50 TDC

Does S50 TDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 TDC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 TDC?
The MOT on S50 TDC is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 TDC done?
S50 TDC was recorded at 102,219 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has S50 TDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 TDC has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 TDC 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 TDC find?
S50 TDC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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