BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
S15 BBOMOT history
S15 BBO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 126,956 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 BBO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S15 BBO was last recorded at 126,956 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Feb 2016: 100,454 miles, lower than 955,536 miles on 28 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,648 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 308 miles
- Average per year
- 4,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,956 miles
- 2025 – 126,648 miles
- 2023 – 125,297 miles
- 2022 – 122,096 miles
- 2021 – 120,855 miles
- 2020 – 116,770 miles
- 2019 – 113,186 miles
- 2018 – 109,541 miles
- 2017 – 105,032 miles
- 2016 – 100,454 miles
- 2015 – 955,536 miles
- 2014 – 90,475 miles
- 2013 – 88,798 miles
- 2012 – 83,149 miles
- 2011 – 70,887 miles
- 2009 – 63,309 miles
- 2008 – 56,090 miles
- 2007 – 47,484 miles
- 2006 – 38,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail126,956 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail126,956 miles (+308)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,956 miles
- Test number
- 300390607918
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass126,648 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 126,648 miles
- Test number
- 735533940517
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail126,642 miles (+1,345)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,642 miles
- Test number
- 106508535944
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears slightly corroded all other pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass125,297 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 125,297 miles
- Test number
- 499527263412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail125,279 miles (+3,183)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,279 miles
- Test number
- 637236592500
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass122,096 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,096 miles
- Test number
- 698555581763
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass120,855 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 120,855 miles
- Test number
- 203463743855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff and gear box
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail120,855 miles (+4,085)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,855 miles
- Test number
- 928945757400
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff and gear box
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass116,770 miles (+3,584)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 116,770 miles
- Test number
- 642380716744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,186 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,186 miles
- Test number
- 459021059641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,179 miles (+3,638)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,179 miles
- Test number
- 379297410392
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Pass109,541 miles (+4,509)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,541 miles
- Test number
- 506909501456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,032 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,032 miles
- Test number
- 589882393623
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,454 miles (-855,082)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,454 miles
- Test number
- 337071248285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass955,536 miles (+865,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 955,536 miles
- Test number
- 185988025031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass90,475 miles (+1,677)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 90,475 miles
- Test number
- 878838844026
- 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)
- NoteNail in near side front tyre
Fail88,798 miles (+5,649)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,798 miles
- Test number
- 588712633380
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,149 miles (+5,260)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 83,149 miles
- Test number
- 269744052375
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAirbag warning light on
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteTraction control warning light on
- NoteTyre inflation warning light on
Pass77,889 miles (+7,002)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 77,889 miles
- Test number
- 239969912026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,887 miles (+7,578)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,887 miles
- Test number
- 498044131093
- 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)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass63,309 miles (+7,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,309 miles
- Test number
- 122122559300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,090 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,090 miles
- Test number
- 612039658398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,555 miles (+8,071)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,555 miles
- Test number
- 191338638358
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass47,484 miles (+9,432)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 371895557354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,052 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,052 miles
- Test number
- 421334256486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,909 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,909 miles
- Test number
- 492181086025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,906 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,906 miles
- Test number
- 582560386092
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Questions about S15 BBO
- Does S15 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S15 BBO expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S15 BBO?
- The MOT on S15 BBO expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S15 BBO done?
- S15 BBO was recorded at 126,956 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
- Has S15 BBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 BBO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S15 BBO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S15 BBO find?
- S15 BBO failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.
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