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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S14 BECMOT history

S14 BEC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S14 BEC black 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,336 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 BEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 BEC was last recorded at 156,336 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,296 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,040 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,336 miles
  • 2025 – 151,296 miles
  • 2024 – 136,873 miles
  • 2023 – 121,991 miles
  • 2022 – 114,445 miles
  • 2021 – 105,890 miles
  • 2019 – 97,177 miles
  • 2018 – 90,558 miles
  • 2017 – 85,420 miles
  • 2016 – 79,693 miles
  • 2015 – 73,903 miles
  • 2014 – 57,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,336 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,336 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,336 miles
    Test number
    396617692205
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass151,296 miles (+14,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,296 miles
    Test number
    369474434323
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass136,873 miles (+14,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    809617270501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass121,991 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,991 miles
    Test number
    759459757408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail121,990 miles (+7,545)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    636193593812
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass114,445 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    932926412048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,890 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    757369838064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,177 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    601333678603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,170 miles (+6,612)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,170 miles
    Test number
    209355746306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass90,558 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    606244292885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & close 2.5mm 255/40/17RF (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass85,420 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    728792124206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,693 miles (+5,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    147718734235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo emissions given (0%
  13. Pass73,903 miles (+16,304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    835664872434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    895854994269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 BEC

Does S14 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 BEC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 BEC?
The MOT on S14 BEC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 BEC done?
S14 BEC was recorded at 156,336 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has S14 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 BEC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S14 BEC 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 S14 BEC find?
S14 BEC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central lower oil leak, but not excessive; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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