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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

V44 DAFMOT history

V44 DAF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

V44 DAF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,457 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 DAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 DAF was last recorded at 96,457 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,451 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,457 miles
  • 2024 – 88,464 miles
  • 2023 – 82,517 miles
  • 2021 – 69,903 miles
  • 2020 – 65,646 miles
  • 2019 – 62,202 miles
  • 2018 – 54,319 miles
  • 2017 – 44,938 miles
  • 2016 – 33,958 miles
  • 2015 – 29,349 miles
  • 2014 – 26,370 miles
  • 2013 – 21,102 miles
  • 2012 – 17,558 miles
  • 2011 – 12,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,457 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,457 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    621059733341
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,451 miles (+7,987)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,451 miles
    Test number
    156974333906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,464 miles (+5,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    698238385222
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,517 miles (+53)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    264048790381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Comps and structure has corrosion.

  5. Fail82,464 miles (+12,561)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    645757764636
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass69,903 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    422517218615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,646 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    559924329581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,202 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    722039096808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,319 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    721003694789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,139 miles (+9,201)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,139 miles
    Test number
    655827804322
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

  11. Pass44,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    922170017139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,938 miles (+10,980)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    372057359115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge almost to cords

  13. Pass33,958 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    446778396730
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass29,349 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    576002265108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,370 miles (+5,268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    695841474129
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass21,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    548356653159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,102 miles (+3,544)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    997996053140
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail17,558 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,558 miles
    Test number
    306245272199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass17,558 miles (+5,007)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,558 miles
    Test number
    339195672155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  20. Pass12,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,551 miles
    Test number
    107735121166
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Questions about V44 DAF

Does V44 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 DAF is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 DAF?
The MOT on V44 DAF is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 DAF done?
V44 DAF was recorded at 96,457 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has V44 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 DAF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 DAF 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 V44 DAF find?
V44 DAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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