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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S15 MHWMOT history

S15 MHW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S15 MHW black 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,726 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 MHW was last recorded at 147,726 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 22,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,213 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
22,513 miles
Average per year
8,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,726 miles
  • 2024 – 125,213 miles
  • 2023 – 117,266 miles
  • 2022 – 105,929 miles
  • 2021 – 100,770 miles
  • 2019 – 91,836 miles
  • 2018 – 79,634 miles
  • 2017 – 64,590 miles
  • 2016 – 56,404 miles
  • 2015 – 45,747 miles
  • 2014 – 40,444 miles
  • 2013 – 39,163 miles
  • 2012 – 29,799 miles
  • 2011 – 19,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    483841188515
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  2. Fail147,726 miles (+22,513)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    459770771599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass125,213 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    793159379186
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  4. Fail125,213 miles (+7,947)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    729024952642
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  5. Pass117,266 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    590662212670
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail117,258 miles (+4,424)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    500758998591
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,834 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    806818274293
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,825 miles (+6,896)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,825 miles
    Test number
    478360001713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,929 miles
    Test number
    993835718395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail105,918 miles (+5,148)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    829848394142
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass100,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    505987691309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail100,770 miles (+8,934)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    150065870857
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,836 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    239496003987
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both forward pair of brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

  14. Fail91,571 miles (+11,937)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    415055464929
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both forward pair of brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

  15. Pass79,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,634 miles
    Test number
    285109831106
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  16. Fail79,634 miles (+11,187)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,634 miles
    Test number
    624927514415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass68,447 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    508737909538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,590 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    790977686579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    705315182343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,404 miles (+10,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    124911737249
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  21. Pass45,747 miles (+5,303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    309257995030
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake dice shows sings off brake overheating

  22. Pass40,444 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    276496134109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,163 miles (+9,364)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    337770883246
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass29,799 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    667994782213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,493 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,493 miles
    Test number
    858397781215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,449 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,449 miles
    Test number
    385699841421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,445 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,445 miles
    Test number
    895088041281
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about S15 MHW

Does S15 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 MHW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 MHW?
The MOT on S15 MHW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 MHW done?
S15 MHW was recorded at 147,726 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,985 miles a year.
Has S15 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 MHW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 MHW 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 MHW find?
S15 MHW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly.

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