BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
S15 FROMOT history
S15 FRO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 158,650 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 FRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 FRO was last recorded at 158,650 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 158,553 miles · 19 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 97 miles
- Average per year
- 7,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,650 miles
- 2021 – 158,553 miles
- 2020 – 157,835 miles
- 2019 – 156,943 miles
- 2018 – 155,812 miles
- 2017 – 154,594 miles
- 2016 – 152,945 miles
- 2015 – 149,420 miles
- 2014 – 130,951 miles
- 2013 – 111,378 miles
- 2011 – 92,716 miles
- 2010 – 82,888 miles
- 2009 – 77,598 miles
- 2008 – 62,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,650 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Item removed from drivers view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,650 miles (+97)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 158,650 miles
- Test number
- 627893357367
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass158,553 miles (+718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 158,553 miles
- Test number
- 941790922188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass157,835 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 157,835 miles
- Test number
- 794301086491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 156,943 miles
- Test number
- 923264893930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,943 miles (+1,131)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,943 miles
- Test number
- 113431556920
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,812 miles (+1,218)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 155,812 miles
- Test number
- 983255918277
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing brake pipe corroded
Pass154,594 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 154,594 miles
- Test number
- 756347088514
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended D bush has slight play (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable inner rack arm has slight play (2.2.C.1d)
Pass152,945 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 152,945 miles
- Test number
- 434877058905
- AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
Fail152,944 miles (+3,524)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,944 miles
- Test number
- 784851423398
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
Pass149,420 miles (+18,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 149,420 miles
- Test number
- 729570425041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,951 miles (+19,573)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 130,951 miles
- Test number
- 439843524086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,378 miles (+18,662)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 111,378 miles
- Test number
- 909193423035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 92,716 miles
- Test number
- 829979121215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,716 miles (+9,828)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,716 miles
- Test number
- 716189121264
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,888 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,888 miles
- Test number
- 730489630275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,598 miles (+15,438)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 77,598 miles
- Test number
- 302536639430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,160 miles
- Test number
- 932279588238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S15 FRO
- Does S15 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S15 FRO expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S15 FRO?
- The MOT on S15 FRO expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S15 FRO done?
- S15 FRO was recorded at 158,650 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 7,190 miles a year.
- Has S15 FRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 FRO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on S15 FRO 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 FRO find?
- S15 FRO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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