BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S50 WGNMOT history
S50 WGN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 177,766 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,328 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 WGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 WGN was last recorded at 177,766 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,258 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,508 miles
- Average per year
- 4,328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,766 miles
- 2025 – 176,258 miles
- 2024 – 174,939 miles
- 2023 – 171,485 miles
- 2022 – 167,298 miles
- 2021 – 166,541 miles
- 2020 – 165,071 miles
- 2019 – 164,517 miles
- 2018 – 161,902 miles
- 2017 – 160,586 miles
- 2016 – 156,438 miles
- 2015 – 150,093 miles
- 2014 – 141,020 miles
- 2013 – 136,959 miles
- 2012 – 132,834 miles
- 2011 – 129,703 miles
- 2010 – 113,246 miles
- 2009 – 108,084 miles
- 2008 – 106,289 miles
- 2007 – 96,332 miles
- 2006 – 89,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,766 miles
- AdvisoryCorrosion in placesRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive rear Differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,766 miles (+1,508)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 177,766 miles
- Test number
- 973861925686
- AdvisoryCorrosion in places
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,258 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,258 miles
- Test number
- 330278429398
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in places
Fail176,234 miles (+1,295)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,234 miles
- Test number
- 846794347707
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in places
Pass174,939 miles (+3,454)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 174,939 miles
- Test number
- 615271561460
- AdvisoryCorrosion in places
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper defective
Pass171,485 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,485 miles
- Test number
- 838122574549
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,298 miles (+757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 167,298 miles
- Test number
- 507373686317
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,541 miles (+1,470)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,541 miles
- Test number
- 694666405433
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust to under side
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,071 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 165,071 miles
- Test number
- 907073379083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,068 miles (+551)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,068 miles
- Test number
- 132971582561
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass164,517 miles (+2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,517 miles
- Test number
- 159080174807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 161,902 miles
- Test number
- 729756422392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,902 miles (+1,316)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,902 miles
- Test number
- 816984305792
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass160,586 miles (+4,148)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 160,586 miles
- Test number
- 733503477261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads cooked, (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads cooked, (3.5.1g)
Pass156,438 miles (+6,345)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 156,438 miles
- Test number
- 518749423023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Pass150,093 miles (+9,073)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 150,093 miles
- Test number
- 366865319852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,020 miles (+175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 141,020 miles
- Test number
- 479653524472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail140,845 miles (+3,886)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,845 miles
- Test number
- 309217714372
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band
Pass136,959 miles (+4,125)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 136,959 miles
- Test number
- 419273123347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,834 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 132,834 miles
- Test number
- 488098812420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,814 miles (+3,111)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,814 miles
- Test number
- 515731602381
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.
- NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels.
Pass129,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 129,703 miles
- Test number
- 917610261140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,703 miles (+16,457)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,703 miles
- Test number
- 296480161490
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass113,246 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 113,246 miles
- Test number
- 823547840081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail113,246 miles (+5,162)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,246 miles
- Test number
- 952057740090
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass108,084 miles (+1,795)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 108,084 miles
- Test number
- 170444359492
- NoteFront pads look low
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn low
Pass106,289 miles (+9,957)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 106,289 miles
- Test number
- 764743238006
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn low
Fail96,332 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,332 miles
- Test number
- 313457887075
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass96,332 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 96,332 miles
- Test number
- 450277887015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 89,100 miles
- Test number
- 700422666027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 WGN
- Does S50 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 WGN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 WGN?
- The MOT on S50 WGN is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 WGN done?
- S50 WGN was recorded at 177,766 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,328 miles a year.
- Has S50 WGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 WGN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S50 WGN 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 WGN find?
- S50 WGN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: corrosion in places; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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