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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

S101 NCSMOT history

S101 NCS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S101 NCS grey 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,961 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 NCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 NCS was last recorded at 101,961 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,140 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,821 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,961 miles
  • 2025 – 97,140 miles
  • 2024 – 90,660 miles
  • 2023 – 86,671 miles
  • 2022 – 81,544 miles
  • 2021 – 79,096 miles
  • 2020 – 75,336 miles
  • 2019 – 71,068 miles
  • 2018 – 66,450 miles
  • 2017 – 62,340 miles
  • 2016 – 60,671 miles
  • 2015 – 54,641 miles
  • 2014 – 50,238 miles
  • 2013 – 45,859 miles
  • 2012 – 35,071 miles
  • 2011 – 23,319 miles
  • 2009 – 11,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,961 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,961 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    212702217480
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,140 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    240425033195
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,660 miles (+3,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,660 miles
    Test number
    659720784141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass86,671 miles (+5,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    737665851213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass81,544 miles (+2,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    756774138895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,096 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    150456682773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass75,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    359510421769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail75,336 miles (+4,268)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    675416259188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    320031928516
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Fail71,068 miles (+4,618)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    519782854331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Pass66,450 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    521272775875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,340 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,340 miles
    Test number
    218064989434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,671 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    363367644644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,641 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    896936955110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,238 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    225705354177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,859 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    539036133133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,848 miles (+10,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    685844733172
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass35,071 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    286190162186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail34,863 miles (+11,544)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    139613152146
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass23,319 miles (+11,342)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    795175041159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated on limit
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  21. Pass11,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,977 miles
    Test number
    214955559317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 NCS

Does S101 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 NCS is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S101 NCS?
The MOT on S101 NCS is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S101 NCS done?
S101 NCS was recorded at 101,961 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has S101 NCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 NCS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S101 NCS 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 S101 NCS find?
S101 NCS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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