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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S10 UWUMOT history

S10 UWU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

S10 UWU 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 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
187,902 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 UWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S10 UWU was last recorded at 187,902 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 3,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,165 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,737 miles
Average per year
6,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,902 miles
  • 2024 – 184,165 miles
  • 2023 – 171,579 miles
  • 2022 – 162,432 miles
  • 2021 – 156,140 miles
  • 2020 – 147,627 miles
  • 2019 – 140,127 miles
  • 2018 – 136,748 miles
  • 2017 – 134,006 miles
  • 2016 – 132,219 miles
  • 2015 – 127,568 miles
  • 2014 – 123,796 miles
  • 2013 – 119,050 miles
  • 2012 – 114,605 miles
  • 2011 – 106,299 miles
  • 2010 – 99,378 miles
  • 2009 – 90,453 miles
  • 2008 – 81,083 miles
  • 2007 – 71,179 miles
  • 2006 – 61,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,902 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,902 miles (+3,737)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,902 miles
    Test number
    325975876228
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,165 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,165 miles
    Test number
    373004511112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail184,131 miles (+12,552)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,131 miles
    Test number
    839155554698
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,579 miles (+9,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,579 miles
    Test number
    317209668158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,432 miles (+6,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,432 miles
    Test number
    590222198314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,140 miles (+8,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,140 miles
    Test number
    703553162394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,627 miles (+7,500)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,627 miles
    Test number
    188736235047
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,127 miles
    Test number
    442802654636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail140,127 miles (+3,379)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,127 miles
    Test number
    323241452585
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass136,748 miles (+2,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,748 miles
    Test number
    600839842165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to the offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside outer area of the windscreen, which is outside of the swept area has damage
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside joint
    • AdvisorySmall chips in the swept area of the windscreen

  11. Pass134,006 miles (+1,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,006 miles
    Test number
    387017147840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass132,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    426252641259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s inner rack arm joint

  13. Fail132,212 miles (+4,644)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    463216996772
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s inner rack arm joint

  14. Pass127,568 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,568 miles
    Test number
    179800225192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCorrosion to front of offside outer sill

  15. Fail127,562 miles (+3,766)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,562 miles
    Test number
    915280125188
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to front of offside outer sill

  16. Pass123,796 miles (+4,746)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    377587504114
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack arm

  17. Pass119,050 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,050 miles
    Test number
    298269623182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass114,605 miles (+8,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,605 miles
    Test number
    336343622167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass106,299 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    386056421191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,378 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,378 miles
    Test number
    173556320169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  21. Fail99,378 miles (+8,925)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,378 miles
    Test number
    952946520112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass90,453 miles (+9,370)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    984264739156
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing close to legal tread depth limits.
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing low on inner tread edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on outer tread band.
    • NoteRear brake pads ( offside ) are starting to wear low.
    • NoteSome play in offside of steering rack.

  23. Pass81,083 miles (+9,904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    472193538194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  24. Pass71,179 miles (+9,827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    273130517148
    • NoteChip in n/s of windsceen
    • NoteRear exhaust box very badly corroded around tail pipe

  25. Pass61,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    822003426188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 UWU

Does S10 UWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 UWU expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 UWU?
The MOT on S10 UWU expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 UWU done?
S10 UWU was recorded at 187,902 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
Has S10 UWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 UWU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S10 UWU 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 UWU find?
S10 UWU failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 1 more.

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