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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S50 UTYMOT history

S50 UTY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

S50 UTY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,915 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 UTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 UTY was last recorded at 147,915 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,986 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,929 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,915 miles
  • 2025 – 143,986 miles
  • 2024 – 140,649 miles
  • 2021 – 140,065 miles
  • 2020 – 136,679 miles
  • 2019 – 132,954 miles
  • 2018 – 129,374 miles
  • 2017 – 122,006 miles
  • 2016 – 114,996 miles
  • 2015 – 107,716 miles
  • 2014 – 99,809 miles
  • 2013 – 93,026 miles
  • 2012 – 84,415 miles
  • 2011 – 74,773 miles
  • 2010 – 66,161 miles
  • 2009 – 57,391 miles
  • 2008 – 47,534 miles
  • 2007 – 36,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,915 miles (+3,929)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,915 miles
    Test number
    587334022293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass143,986 miles (+3,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    150718391869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass140,649 miles (+584)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    218280211937
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,065 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,065 miles
    Test number
    853920790252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,679 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,679 miles
    Test number
    318558376620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,954 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    941132900629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,374 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,374 miles
    Test number
    734633366665
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  8. Pass122,006 miles (+930)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    897464726115
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade splitting on end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Fail121,076 miles (+6,080)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    316029334362
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade splitting on end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass114,996 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    235177544820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail114,845 miles (+7,129)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,845 miles
    Test number
    520707708901
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKEN IN HALF (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass107,716 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    755859205299
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail107,643 miles (+7,834)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    249001905282
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass99,809 miles (+32)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    296385194461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEng man light on

  15. Fail99,777 miles (+6,751)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,777 miles
    Test number
    708452094139
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEng man light on

  16. Pass93,026 miles (+735)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    339055003248
    • NoteN/S/R metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteUnable to see rear springs fully

  17. Fail92,291 miles (+7,876)1 failure1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    105800603249
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/R metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteUnable to see rear springs fully

  18. Pass84,415 miles (+9,642)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    627567102282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass74,773 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    986467001285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail74,713 miles (+8,552)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    407993801238
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass66,161 miles (+8,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    223327190137
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass57,391 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    890722219268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,224 miles (+9,690)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    331955509273
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  24. Pass47,534 miles (+11,348)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    872423018243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    664882717212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 UTY

Does S50 UTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 UTY is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 UTY?
The MOT on S50 UTY is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 UTY done?
S50 UTY was recorded at 147,915 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has S50 UTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 UTY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S50 UTY 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 UTY find?
S50 UTY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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