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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

S15 NSRMOT history

S15 NSR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S15 NSR silver 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,960 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 NSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 NSR was last recorded at 74,960 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,899 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
4,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,960 miles
  • 2024 – 69,780 miles
  • 2023 – 64,475 miles
  • 2022 – 62,262 miles
  • 2021 – 58,037 miles
  • 2020 – 55,162 miles
  • 2019 – 50,617 miles
  • 2018 – 46,058 miles
  • 2017 – 41,456 miles
  • 2016 – 37,615 miles
  • 2015 – 36,705 miles
  • 2014 – 31,521 miles
  • 2013 – 26,119 miles
  • 2012 – 18,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,960 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,960 miles
    Test number
    310122420133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,899 miles (+5,119)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    994592244976
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    170319589087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear subframe, front most mounting support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear subframe, front most mounting support bracket corroded

  4. Fail69,780 miles (+3,614)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    208398474474
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear subframe, front most mounting support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear subframe, front most mounting support bracket corroded

  5. Pass66,166 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    839478159695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,475 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    814796961564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,262 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    594385538743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,037 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    961576254153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail58,032 miles (+2,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    646585155856
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass55,162 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    259750398280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,158 miles (+4,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    239925675273
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass50,617 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    478995551214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass46,058 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    243189279418
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail46,023 miles (+4,567)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,023 miles
    Test number
    307100985357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several tears around circumference (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass41,456 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    839955102466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,615 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    153163607404
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

  17. Fail37,595 miles (+890)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    562487145604
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

  18. Pass36,705 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    388325725429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,521 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,521 miles
    Test number
    996348614242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,119 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    688744123270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,165 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,165 miles
    Test number
    968971153148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,160 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    689841223191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,987 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,987 miles
    Test number
    305852452143
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner tyre wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread is 0mm inner shoulder in places

Questions about S15 NSR

Does S15 NSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 NSR is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S15 NSR?
The MOT on S15 NSR is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 NSR done?
S15 NSR was recorded at 74,960 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,145 miles a year.
Has S15 NSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 NSR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 NSR 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 NSR find?
S15 NSR passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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