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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,979 cc

S50 VVVMOT history

S50 VVV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S50 VVV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,470 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 VVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 VVV was last recorded at 86,470 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,404 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,066 miles
Average per year
6,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,470 miles
  • 2024 – 81,500 miles
  • 2022 – 79,292 miles
  • 2021 – 69,531 miles
  • 2020 – 61,163 miles
  • 2019 – 53,623 miles
  • 2018 – 47,323 miles
  • 2016 – 41,047 miles
  • 2015 – 17,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear shock sleave adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,470 miles (+3,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    646488951003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken

  2. Pass83,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    549102682829
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail83,404 miles (+1,904)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    982243138734
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass81,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    583821216183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail81,499 miles (+2,207)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    503721276452
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,292 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    523312332006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,511 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    627530407228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,531 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,531 miles
    Test number
    841256478982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,411 miles (+8,248)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    486246278829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,163 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    478922726757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock sleave adrift

  11. Fail61,110 miles (+7,487)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    133770921456
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock sleave adrift

  12. Pass53,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    354885162721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail53,623 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    749773614080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass47,323 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    986192172278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,047 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,047 miles
    Test number
    423088856042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,566 miles (+13,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    727726574175
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on edge

  17. Pass17,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    247242305023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 VVV

Does S50 VVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 VVV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 VVV?
The MOT on S50 VVV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 VVV done?
S50 VVV was recorded at 86,470 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,316 miles a year.
Has S50 VVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 VVV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 VVV 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 VVV find?
S50 VVV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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