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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S115 BWTMOT history

S115 BWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S115 BWT 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,003 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 BWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 BWT was last recorded at 127,003 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2024: 125,068 miles, lower than 173,476 miles on 5 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,601 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,402 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,003 miles
  • 2025 – 125,601 miles
  • 2024 – 125,068 miles
  • 2023 – 173,476 miles
  • 2017 – 115,270 miles
  • 2016 – 107,328 miles
  • 2015 – 101,194 miles
  • 2014 – 101,077 miles
  • 2013 – 92,824 miles
  • 2012 – 88,324 miles
  • 2011 – 77,897 miles
  • 2010 – 70,487 miles
  • 2009 – 65,553 miles
  • 2008 – 60,834 miles
  • 2007 – 55,678 miles
  • 2006 – 49,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,003 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,003 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    857105266895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,601 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,601 miles
    Test number
    129267854974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,068 miles (-48,408)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,068 miles
    Test number
    909726025561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,476 miles (+58,206)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,476 miles
    Test number
    119646893740
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,270 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,270 miles
    Test number
    496155269304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,328 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    553714551965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,319 miles (+6,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    620823195569
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to osr flexi leaking due to excess corrosion (3.6.A.1)

  8. Pass101,194 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,194 miles
    Test number
    538461745186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail101,172 miles (+95)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    105827795086
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Fail101,077 miles (+8,253)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,077 miles
    Test number
    466071634339
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUNDER BODY CORROSION
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass92,824 miles (+90)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,824 miles
    Test number
    416147513321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise under body corrosion

  12. Fail92,734 miles (+60)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    475567493277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail92,674 miles (+4,350)2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    399039243415
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass88,324 miles (+10,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    497696062159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,897 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    875948361102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    972354070162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  17. Fail70,487 miles (+4,934)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    460923170145
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass65,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    882720779116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail65,553 miles (+4,719)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    323080679190
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,834 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    744613678172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail55,678 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    592839357195
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass55,678 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    612729257146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    210576036499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 BWT

Does S115 BWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 BWT is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 BWT?
The MOT on S115 BWT is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 BWT done?
S115 BWT was recorded at 127,003 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has S115 BWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 BWT has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S115 BWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S115 BWT find?
S115 BWT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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