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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S15 DMPMOT history

S15 DMP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

S15 DMP red 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 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
138,612 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 DMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 DMP was last recorded at 138,612 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 3,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,271 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,341 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,612 miles
  • 2022 – 135,271 miles
  • 2019 – 132,141 miles
  • 2018 – 119,390 miles
  • 2016 – 112,110 miles
  • 2015 – 111,179 miles
  • 2013 – 107,314 miles
  • 2011 – 98,423 miles
  • 2010 – 93,218 miles
  • 2009 – 84,513 miles
  • 2008 – 75,729 miles
  • 2007 – 63,842 miles
  • 2006 – 52,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,612 miles (+3,341)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,612 miles
    Test number
    163605672127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

  2. Pass135,271 miles (+3,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    648467992454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,141 miles (+12,751)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    260619426466
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,390 miles (+7,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,390 miles
    Test number
    558697979878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,110 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    277916784940
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. Fail112,107 miles (+928)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    950628370149
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail111,179 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    355886805079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  8. Pass111,179 miles (+3,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    717816605085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  9. Pass107,314 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,314 miles
    Test number
    409443753366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,273 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    717854103059
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded through
    • NoteFront number plate has small cracks in it
    • NoteOne rear hand brake working better than the other

  11. Fail103,273 miles (+4,850)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    127373703418
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded through
    • NoteFront number plate has small cracks in it
    • NoteOne rear hand brake working better than the other

  12. Pass98,423 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,423 miles
    Test number
    578344761355
    • NoteO/s+n/s rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm.on around 1.8mm

  13. Fail98,409 miles (+5,191)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    855823661361
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s+n/s rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm.on around 1.8mm

  14. Pass93,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    212672870221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,218 miles (+8,705)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    642966960282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,513 miles (+8,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    360612559474
    • 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)

  17. Pass75,729 miles (+11,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    311741678244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,842 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    991505167265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,765 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    250299766206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,744 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    423703226131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear No plates starting to de-laminate.

Questions about S15 DMP

Does S15 DMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 DMP expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 DMP?
The MOT on S15 DMP expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 DMP done?
S15 DMP was recorded at 138,612 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has S15 DMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 DMP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on S15 DMP 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 S15 DMP find?
S15 DMP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 13 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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