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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S100 SGWMOT history

S100 SGW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

S100 SGW red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2022
Mileage
162,295 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 SGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S100 SGW was last recorded at 162,295 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2006: 76,139 miles, lower than 79,139 miles on 10 Feb 2006.
  • 29 Feb 2020: 148,663 miles, lower than 148,669 miles on 26 Feb 2020.

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
162,005 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,295 miles
  • 2022 – 162,005 miles
  • 2021 – 156,313 miles
  • 2020 – 148,663 miles
  • 2017 – 141,634 miles
  • 2016 – 135,009 miles
  • 2015 – 133,542 miles
  • 2014 – 132,401 miles
  • 2013 – 131,650 miles
  • 2012 – 130,746 miles
  • 2011 – 129,782 miles
  • 2010 – 129,081 miles
  • 2009 – 113,942 miles
  • 2008 – 99,208 miles
  • 2007 – 86,508 miles
  • 2006 – 76,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,295 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Wearing smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,295 miles (+290)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,295 miles
    Test number
    726899410422
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail162,005 miles (+5,692)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,005 miles
    Test number
    478090545987
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (D - Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass156,313 miles (+87)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,313 miles
    Test number
    613653308852
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail156,226 miles (+7,563)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,226 miles
    Test number
    562727408777
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,663 miles (-6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,663 miles
    Test number
    252229147576
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail148,669 miles (+7,035)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,669 miles
    Test number
    181262585059
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass141,634 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,634 miles
    Test number
    676467708650
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail141,632 miles (+6,623)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,632 miles
    Test number
    203515201465
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass135,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    763837754075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,009 miles (+1,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    646768520877
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass133,542 miles (+1,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,542 miles
    Test number
    779629383600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass132,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    927908684230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,401 miles (+751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    845198784251
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass131,650 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    406535673274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

  15. Fail131,650 miles (+904)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    506915773241
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on dash.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

  16. Pass130,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    378691472263
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  17. Fail130,746 miles (+964)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    669691272268
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  18. Pass129,782 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,782 miles
    Test number
    339997181448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass129,081 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,081 miles
    Test number
    532934690289
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail129,079 miles (+15,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,079 miles
    Test number
    530906780271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass113,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    221530429079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,925 miles (+14,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,925 miles
    Test number
    111730429015
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass99,208 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,208 miles
    Test number
    900946128089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,109 miles (+12,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    243835928093
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass86,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    982525227044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,508 miles (+10,369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    430435427068
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass76,139 miles (-3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    971755446071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail79,139 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    672941346097
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S100 SGW

Does S100 SGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S100 SGW expired on 14 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S100 SGW?
The MOT on S100 SGW expired on 14 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S100 SGW done?
S100 SGW was recorded at 162,295 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has S100 SGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 SGW has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S100 SGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 SGW find?
S100 SGW failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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