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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

S15 NSAMOT history

S15 NSA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

S15 NSA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
100,431 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 NSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 NSA was last recorded at 100,431 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,780 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,431 miles
  • 2023 – 98,780 miles
  • 2022 – 96,713 miles
  • 2021 – 94,924 miles
  • 2020 – 92,294 miles
  • 2019 – 88,557 miles
  • 2018 – 85,154 miles
  • 2017 – 81,162 miles
  • 2016 – 77,406 miles
  • 2015 – 73,362 miles
  • 2013 – 69,331 miles
  • 2012 – 65,463 miles
  • 2011 – 60,972 miles
  • 2009 – 55,932 miles
  • 2008 – 49,812 miles
  • 2007 – 42,338 miles
  • 2006 – 32,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,431 miles (+1,651)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    229152590847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass98,780 miles (+2,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    635698761513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker shrouds adrift

  3. Pass96,713 miles (+1,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    985647050484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass94,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    860423767847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,924 miles (+2,630)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    723800158642
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    210870833925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail92,294 miles (+3,737)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    727435118239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass88,557 miles (+3,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    452068974689
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension close to bump stops

  9. Pass85,154 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    542083589765
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail85,119 miles (+3,957)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    644740855216
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass81,162 miles (+3,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    139518213186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicles suspension very low

  12. Pass77,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    767671448097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,406 miles (+4,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    567415215303
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,362 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    177986415020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers plastic sleeves/bump stops perished

  15. Fail73,362 miles (+4,031)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    768895215050
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers plastic sleeves/bump stops perished

  16. Pass69,331 miles (+3,868)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    998589803377
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront floor frame slightly scraped
    • NoteRear shocker shrouds adrift

  17. Pass65,463 miles (+4,491)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    438191512385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight scrape damage front subframe
    • NoteSlight wear rear tyres

  18. Pass60,972 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,972 miles
    Test number
    256257081174
    • NoteFront subframe slighly damaged/scraped
    • NoteOffside front outer tyre wall cut & damaged
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake discs

  19. Fail60,972 miles (+5,040)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,972 miles
    Test number
    828715281187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront subframe slighly damaged/scraped
    • NoteOffside front outer tyre wall cut & damaged
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake discs

  20. Pass55,932 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    924828309304
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront crossmember slight damage (vehicle very low to ground)
    • NoteSlight cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

  21. Fail55,932 miles (+6,120)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    301233809362
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront crossmember slight damage (vehicle very low to ground)
    • NoteSlight cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

  22. Pass49,812 miles (+7,474)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    153695698213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront no plate slight damage
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre wall slight bulge
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre wall showing cracks
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall slight bulge

  23. Pass42,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    373773587428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail42,338 miles (+9,636)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    740473287215
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass32,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    682504766288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 NSA

Does S15 NSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 NSA expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 NSA?
The MOT on S15 NSA expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 NSA done?
S15 NSA was recorded at 100,431 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has S15 NSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 NSA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S15 NSA 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 NSA find?
S15 NSA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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