BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
S15 MAUMOT history
S15 MAU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 102,255 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 MAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 MAU was last recorded at 102,255 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,255 miles · 17 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,255 miles
- 2023 – 99,540 miles
- 2022 – 98,566 miles
- 2020 – 98,499 miles
- 2019 – 97,793 miles
- 2018 – 97,056 miles
- 2017 – 96,601 miles
- 2016 – 95,393 miles
- 2015 – 92,506 miles
- 2014 – 88,913 miles
- 2013 – 87,943 miles
- 2012 – 87,187 miles
- 2011 – 84,632 miles
- 2010 – 79,348 miles
- 2009 – 74,318 miles
- 2008 – 69,225 miles
- 2007 – 50,062 miles
- 2006 – 41,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,255 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryO/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGESRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,255 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 102,255 miles
- Test number
- 974348688926
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGES
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail102,255 miles (+2,715)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,255 miles
- Test number
- 822339803983
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGES
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,540 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,540 miles
- Test number
- 253722078581
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded, no sharp edge
Fail99,540 miles (+974)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,540 miles
- Test number
- 231036742310
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded, no sharp edge
Pass98,566 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 98,566 miles
- Test number
- 864287494271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail98,566 miles (+67)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,566 miles
- Test number
- 431821750203
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass98,499 miles (+706)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,499 miles
- Test number
- 168462058875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing wheel arch corroded
Pass97,793 miles (+737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,793 miles
- Test number
- 297616096420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,056 miles (+455)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,056 miles
- Test number
- 485582021672
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear screen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front support plate (2.4.G.1)
Pass96,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,601 miles
- Test number
- 991422158438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,601 miles (+1,208)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,601 miles
- Test number
- 601768705608
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass95,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 95,393 miles
- Test number
- 119168298908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,393 miles (+2,887)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,393 miles
- Test number
- 450619077481
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail92,506 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,506 miles
- Test number
- 615538825180
- Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass92,506 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 92,506 miles
- Test number
- 829158225174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,913 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 138372534174
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass88,913 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 799252334181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,943 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 87,943 miles
- Test number
- 787299623137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,187 miles (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 87,187 miles
- Test number
- 417336432184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,632 miles (+5,284)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 84,632 miles
- Test number
- 308758111141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,348 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 79,348 miles
- Test number
- 574701230171
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,343 miles (+5,025)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,343 miles
- Test number
- 822567620125
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,318 miles
- Test number
- 843661099066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail74,316 miles (+5,091)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,316 miles
- Test number
- 653121299046
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 69,225 miles
- Test number
- 653209858015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,224 miles (+19,162)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,224 miles
- Test number
- 682389658023
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass50,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,062 miles
- Test number
- 413295447078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,062 miles (+8,447)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,062 miles
- Test number
- 401254447038
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,615 miles
- Test number
- 150939056046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,615 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,615 miles
- Test number
- 534748256028
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S15 MAU
- Does S15 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 MAU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S15 MAU?
- The MOT on S15 MAU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S15 MAU done?
- S15 MAU was recorded at 102,255 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
- Has S15 MAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 MAU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S15 MAU 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 MAU find?
- S15 MAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.
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