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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S10 FBBMOT history

S10 FBB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S10 FBB blue 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,311 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 FBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 FBB was last recorded at 89,311 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 5,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,357 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,954 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,311 miles
  • 2024 – 83,357 miles
  • 2023 – 77,814 miles
  • 2022 – 74,798 miles
  • 2021 – 72,769 miles
  • 2020 – 71,643 miles
  • 2019 – 64,706 miles
  • 2018 – 57,242 miles
  • 2017 – 48,231 miles
  • 2016 – 41,644 miles
  • 2015 – 38,188 miles
  • 2014 – 33,050 miles
  • 2013 – 30,110 miles
  • 2012 – 26,115 miles
  • 2011 – 22,359 miles
  • 2010 – 20,063 miles
  • 2009 – 18,329 miles
  • 2008 – 15,692 miles
  • 2007 – 13,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,311 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,311 miles (+5,954)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    601664387045
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass83,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    774086418007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer side light not working
  3. Fail83,357 miles (+5,543)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    346103012367
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer side light not working
  4. Pass77,814 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    609824628858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit - both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,798 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    610769335152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,769 miles (+1,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    616289264820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass71,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    152506946628
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail71,643 miles (+6,937)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    426041275829
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass64,706 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    690273701946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,242 miles (+9,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    796359207316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass48,231 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    759968452027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,644 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    777114178904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail41,619 miles (+3,431)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    142419146770
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass38,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    259851735168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,188 miles (+5,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    925021235180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass33,050 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,050 miles
    Test number
    706267434160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    707147913137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,110 miles (+3,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    457278803167
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  19. Pass26,115 miles (+3,756)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    845942902160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S front Tyre has Slight Cut In outer sidewall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront Exhaust Mounting deteriorating
  20. Pass22,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    129962401130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,359 miles (+2,296)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    715482401107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass20,063 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    714482200185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,329 miles
    Test number
    183806299459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail18,329 miles (+2,637)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,329 miles
    Test number
    534986399095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass15,692 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,692 miles
    Test number
    353009388030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,428 miles
    Test number
    174642167068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 FBB

Does S10 FBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 FBB is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S10 FBB?
The MOT on S10 FBB is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 FBB done?
S10 FBB was recorded at 89,311 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has S10 FBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 FBB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S10 FBB 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 FBB find?
S10 FBB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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