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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S15 LFEMOT history

S15 LFE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S15 LFE grey 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,293 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 LFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 LFE was last recorded at 134,293 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 8,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,850 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,443 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,293 miles
  • 2025 – 125,850 miles
  • 2024 – 115,070 miles
  • 2023 – 113,867 miles
  • 2022 – 112,539 miles
  • 2021 – 111,028 miles
  • 2020 – 108,741 miles
  • 2019 – 101,058 miles
  • 2018 – 91,024 miles
  • 2017 – 78,353 miles
  • 2016 – 61,779 miles
  • 2015 – 42,995 miles
  • 2014 – 40,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,293 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,293 miles (+8,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,293 miles
    Test number
    486453288570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass125,850 miles (+10,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    507940126372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass115,070 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    167434156704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,867 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    919651374870
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible tube worn (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass112,539 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    345214953321
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex in poor condition

  6. Pass111,028 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    906505114463
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,741 miles (+7,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,741 miles
    Test number
    152939780691
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass101,058 miles (+10,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    995228051016
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,024 miles (+12,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,024 miles
    Test number
    527790769444
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean too test

  10. Pass78,353 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    259694010930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,087 miles (+16,308)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    107743607920
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake disc`s worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll x4 tyres close to limit and deteriorated

  12. Pass61,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    192665463826
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to crack

  13. Fail61,779 miles (+18,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    127930400211
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to crack

  14. Pass42,995 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    747593145023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    999159054067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 LFE

Does S15 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 LFE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 LFE?
The MOT on S15 LFE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 LFE done?
S15 LFE was recorded at 134,293 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has S15 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 LFE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S15 LFE 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 LFE find?
S15 LFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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