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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S10 NBSMOT history

S10 NBS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

S10 NBS 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,355 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 NBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 NBS was last recorded at 172,355 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 20,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,769 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20,586 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,355 miles
  • 2024 – 151,769 miles
  • 2023 – 135,127 miles
  • 2019 – 125,088 miles
  • 2018 – 113,227 miles
  • 2017 – 104,245 miles
  • 2016 – 97,008 miles
  • 2015 – 87,354 miles
  • 2014 – 73,120 miles
  • 2013 – 59,971 miles
  • 2012 – 50,893 miles
  • 2011 – 39,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,355 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front headlamps flickering on dip and main beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,355 miles (+20,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,355 miles
    Test number
    879398379395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,769 miles (+16,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,769 miles
    Test number
    247617909153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,127 miles (+10,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,127 miles
    Test number
    487310033928
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass125,088 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    820905633435
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps flickering on dip and main beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
  5. Fail125,007 miles (+11,780)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    506799961057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps flickering on dip and main beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
  6. Pass113,227 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    518651191100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    858047138145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes slightly binding
  8. Fail104,245 miles (+7,237)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    965976227955
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass97,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    977908875244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner wear
  10. Fail97,008 miles (+9,654)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    470839576986
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and clamp broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner wear
  11. Pass87,354 miles (+14,234)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    596210545159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    299151954403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,120 miles (+13,149)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    786301544183
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass59,971 miles (+9,078)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    275016813166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass50,893 miles (+11,836)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    299310472445
    • 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)
    • NoteEmmisions to clean to read
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on eges
  16. Pass39,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    906806861174
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmmisions to clean to cheak

Questions about S10 NBS

Does S10 NBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 NBS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S10 NBS?
The MOT on S10 NBS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 NBS done?
S10 NBS was recorded at 172,355 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has S10 NBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 NBS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S10 NBS 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 NBS find?
S10 NBS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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