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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

S10 EXLMOT history

S10 EXL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

S10 EXL blue 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 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,783 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 EXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 EXL was last recorded at 178,783 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,719 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
9,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,783 miles
  • 2024 – 172,806 miles
  • 2023 – 168,661 miles
  • 2022 – 165,707 miles
  • 2021 – 159,802 miles
  • 2020 – 153,990 miles
  • 2019 – 147,113 miles
  • 2018 – 123,333 miles
  • 2017 – 94,743 miles
  • 2016 – 80,177 miles
  • 2015 – 65,138 miles
  • 2014 – 53,160 miles
  • 2013 – 48,529 miles
  • 2012 – 43,451 miles
  • 2011 – 36,292 miles
  • 2010 – 30,808 miles
  • 2009 – 25,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,783 miles (+64)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,783 miles
    Test number
    765249718797
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,719 miles (+5,913)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    600555379109
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,806 miles (+4,145)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,806 miles
    Test number
    174014100136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,661 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,661 miles
    Test number
    868443410754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,660 miles (+2,953)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,660 miles
    Test number
    273843061976
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,707 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,707 miles
    Test number
    419237167420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,656 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,656 miles
    Test number
    907651329244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass159,802 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,802 miles
    Test number
    789163137311
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail159,802 miles (+5,812)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,802 miles
    Test number
    393879570955
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass153,990 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    258007898575
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail153,990 miles (+6,877)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    310646653503
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass147,113 miles (+23,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,113 miles
    Test number
    695941141923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass123,333 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    442056182796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure loss Warning lamp illuminated

  14. Fail123,333 miles (+28,590)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    651189774527
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also has heavy deterioration to its inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThe installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure loss Warning lamp illuminated

  15. Pass94,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    233751931516
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted items not inspected

  16. Fail94,738 miles (+14,561)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,738 miles
    Test number
    795239914049
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted items not inspected

  17. Pass80,177 miles (+15,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    123899818685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass65,138 miles (+11,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    208804465184
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass53,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    749079664185
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside of tread

  20. Fail53,160 miles (+4,631)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    938829364156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside of tread

  21. Pass48,529 miles (+5,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    256196963180
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the wear band

  22. Pass43,451 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    256687572433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,292 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    148342051121
    • 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)

  24. Pass30,808 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    974571660128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass25,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    571817859100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 EXL

Does S10 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 EXL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 EXL?
The MOT on S10 EXL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 EXL done?
S10 EXL was recorded at 178,783 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 9,339 miles a year.
Has S10 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 EXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S10 EXL 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 S10 EXL find?
S10 EXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bush worn; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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