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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S100 OCWMOT history

S100 OCW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

S100 OCW 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,303 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 OCW
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
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S100 OCW was last recorded at 121,303 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2015: 105,202 miles, lower than 105,524 miles on 25 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,323 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
980 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,303 miles
  • 2025 – 120,323 miles
  • 2024 – 119,379 miles
  • 2023 – 118,078 miles
  • 2022 – 117,089 miles
  • 2021 – 115,745 miles
  • 2020 – 114,458 miles
  • 2019 – 113,331 miles
  • 2018 – 111,589 miles
  • 2017 – 109,582 miles
  • 2016 – 107,796 miles
  • 2015 – 105,250 miles
  • 2014 – 105,524 miles
  • 2013 – 98,069 miles
  • 2011 – 89,006 miles
  • 2010 – 81,363 miles
  • 2009 – 71,889 miles
  • 2008 – 64,028 miles
  • 2007 – 53,966 miles
  • 2006 – 43,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,303 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,303 miles (+980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    162642971361
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,323 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,323 miles
    Test number
    296463778697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,379 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,379 miles
    Test number
    305090774373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,078 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    107984400683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,089 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    788787800043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass115,745 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    449457510852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,458 miles (+1,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    815394334266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,331 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    107381637390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,589 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    539684942622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,582 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,582 miles
    Test number
    412640739642
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass107,796 miles (+2,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    463775148487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass105,250 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    487888845039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail105,202 miles (-322)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    145564645440
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass105,524 miles (+7,455)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    267216554019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has minor cuts but not deep enough to reach ply cords

  15. Fail98,069 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    147811353034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass98,069 miles (+9,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    217661253010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass89,006 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    376733231320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    924637350395
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,363 miles (+9,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    704766750314
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    180342599227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,889 miles (+1,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    452402199286
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass70,323 miles (+6,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    330182319200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,028 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    343630158243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,966 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,966 miles
    Test number
    361501557472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    531000556276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,674 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    353118146400
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S100 OCW

Does S100 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 OCW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S100 OCW?
The MOT on S100 OCW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S100 OCW done?
S100 OCW was recorded at 121,303 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has S100 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 OCW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on S100 OCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 OCW find?
S100 OCW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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