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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

57SMOT history

57S is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

57S 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,108 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
57S
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

57S was last recorded at 76,108 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,434 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
2,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,108 miles
  • 2025 – 75,434 miles
  • 2024 – 74,984 miles
  • 2023 – 74,967 miles
  • 2022 – 74,696 miles
  • 2021 – 74,343 miles
  • 2020 – 73,343 miles
  • 2019 – 72,554 miles
  • 2018 – 71,256 miles
  • 2017 – 69,649 miles
  • 2016 – 66,064 miles
  • 2015 – 62,979 miles
  • 2014 – 57,687 miles
  • 2013 – 53,334 miles
  • 2012 – 48,802 miles
  • 2011 – 43,290 miles
  • 2010 – 37,903 miles
  • 2009 – 30,571 miles
  • 2008 – 28,016 miles
  • 2007 – 27,249 miles
  • 2006 – 25,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,108 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,108 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,108 miles
    Test number
    201594796735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,434 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,434 miles
    Test number
    636618079622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,984 miles (+17)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    542466899353
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,967 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    866095382773
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak

  5. Fail74,967 miles (+271)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    845046785113
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak

  6. Pass74,696 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    491005171046
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts not operating as intended

  7. Fail74,696 miles (+353)2 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    223673420227
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts not operating as intended

  8. Pass74,343 miles (+1,000)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    461532338636
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts do surport bonnet

  9. Pass73,343 miles (+789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    347522172007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,554 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    305205957114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,256 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    266966654327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass69,649 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    701429657409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass66,064 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    844863297328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,979 miles (+5,292)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    718167005159
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall starting to crack

  15. Pass57,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    367727794011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,687 miles (+4,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    377127194010
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass53,334 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    515278003106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,287 miles (+4,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    398155203165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass48,802 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    286868502469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,796 miles (+5,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    107025502170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass43,290 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,290 miles
    Test number
    289425401487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail43,265 miles (+5,362)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,265 miles
    Test number
    427358491030
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    314839990060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail37,903 miles (+7,332)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    610849790053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass30,571 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    403606699094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,016 miles
    Test number
    364146998161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,016 miles (+767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,016 miles
    Test number
    391256198145
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass27,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,249 miles
    Test number
    913446517291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,248 miles (+1,764)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    902426017238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass25,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    114081466470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 57S

What vehicle is registration 57S currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 57S on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 57S currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 57S is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 57S?
The MOT on 57S is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 57S done?
57S was recorded at 76,108 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,486 miles a year.
Has 57S ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 57S has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 57S 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 57S find?
57S passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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