BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
T44 FSWMOT history
T44 FSW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 135,427 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T44 FSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T44 FSW was last recorded at 135,427 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,414 miles · 24 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 5,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,427 miles
- 2025 – 134,072 miles
- 2024 – 132,581 miles
- 2023 – 130,973 miles
- 2022 – 129,542 miles
- 2021 – 127,991 miles
- 2020 – 125,812 miles
- 2018 – 123,044 miles
- 2017 – 119,489 miles
- 2016 – 113,201 miles
- 2015 – 109,395 miles
- 2014 – 105,823 miles
- 2013 – 102,228 miles
- 2012 – 97,519 miles
- 2011 – 86,107 miles
- 2010 – 66,380 miles
- 2009 – 49,352 miles
- 2008 – 38,805 miles
- 2007 – 32,959 miles
- 2006 – 30,207 miles
- 2005 – 27,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,427 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
31 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,427 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 135,427 miles
- Test number
- 523942462362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,414 miles (+1,342)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,414 miles
- Test number
- 222990975704
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,072 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 134,072 miles
- Test number
- 994339708761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,581 miles (+1,608)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 132,581 miles
- Test number
- 334579951057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,973 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 130,973 miles
- Test number
- 602387274290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,542 miles (+1,551)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 129,542 miles
- Test number
- 745632289990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,991 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,991 miles
- Test number
- 203247329424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,978 miles (+2,166)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,978 miles
- Test number
- 948684911279
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,812 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 125,812 miles
- Test number
- 193857357471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,805 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,805 miles
- Test number
- 940294871280
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached stabilizer link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,044 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,044 miles
- Test number
- 279686170325
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,489 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 119,489 miles
- Test number
- 181455235594
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail119,489 miles (+6,288)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,489 miles
- Test number
- 200559112397
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,201 miles (+3,806)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,201 miles
- Test number
- 351717059826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,395 miles (+3,572)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 109,395 miles
- Test number
- 286492345083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,823 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 105,823 miles
- Test number
- 417203844094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,228 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 102,228 miles
- Test number
- 137627133463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,519 miles
- Test number
- 208286442024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,519 miles (+11,412)7 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,519 miles
- Test number
- 985914442059
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass86,107 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 86,107 miles
- Test number
- 649682121296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,106 miles (+19,726)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,106 miles
- Test number
- 808307411266
- FailureFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Pass66,380 miles (+17,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 66,380 miles
- Test number
- 590737730267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,352 miles3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,352 miles
- Test number
- 163014539244
- Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,,REAR BUSHES
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS
- NoteSUSPECTED REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
Pass49,352 miles (+10,547)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 49,352 miles
- Test number
- 480384639221
- NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,,REAR BUSHES
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS
- NoteSUSPECTED REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
Pass38,805 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,805 miles
- Test number
- 194341338259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail38,805 miles (+5,846)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,805 miles
- Test number
- 293781638272
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass32,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,959 miles
- Test number
- 383595717266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,959 miles (+2,752)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,959 miles
- Test number
- 951295017283
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass30,207 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,207 miles
- Test number
- 841664426265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 27,693 miles
- Test number
- 500296335243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,693 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,693 miles
- Test number
- 540036335227
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T44 FSW
- Does T44 FSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 FSW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T44 FSW?
- The MOT on T44 FSW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T44 FSW done?
- T44 FSW was recorded at 135,427 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
- Has T44 FSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T44 FSW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T44 FSW 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 T44 FSW find?
- T44 FSW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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