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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S115 GMAMOT history

S115 GMA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S115 GMA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,656 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 GMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 GMA was last recorded at 40,656 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,996 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
1,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,656 miles
  • 2024 – 39,996 miles
  • 2023 – 39,250 miles
  • 2022 – 38,161 miles
  • 2021 – 36,992 miles
  • 2020 – 36,252 miles
  • 2019 – 35,627 miles
  • 2018 – 34,535 miles
  • 2017 – 32,872 miles
  • 2016 – 31,806 miles
  • 2015 – 29,997 miles
  • 2014 – 28,014 miles
  • 2013 – 26,237 miles
  • 2012 – 24,640 miles
  • 2011 – 23,450 miles
  • 2010 – 22,472 miles
  • 2009 – 21,403 miles
  • 2008 – 20,071 miles
  • 2007 – 18,686 miles
  • 2006 – 16,917 miles
  • 2005 – 14,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    876324660286
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail40,656 miles (+660)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    538735249282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass39,996 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    614029455750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,250 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    681068512489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,161 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    441230408460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,992 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    720367835830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,252 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    984049747509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,627 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    987926119345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass34,535 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    358093850588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,872 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    921932150246
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass31,806 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,806 miles
    Test number
    618453397752
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass29,997 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    892827707774
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass28,014 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    888712854308
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass26,237 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,237 miles
    Test number
    107844263360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,640 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    349875852366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,450 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,450 miles
    Test number
    537423261360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,472 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,472 miles
    Test number
    270620650372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    260173469309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,403 miles (+1,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    821223269382
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  20. Pass20,071 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,071 miles
    Test number
    452484368435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,686 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    184243167307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,917 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    960942066374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,366 miles
    Test number
    462901955458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 GMA

Does S115 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 GMA is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S115 GMA?
The MOT on S115 GMA is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 GMA done?
S115 GMA was recorded at 40,656 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,316 miles a year.
Has S115 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 GMA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S115 GMA 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 S115 GMA find?
S115 GMA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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