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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S15 PLSMOT history

S15 PLS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

S15 PLS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
111,886 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 PLS was last recorded at 111,886 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,317 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,886 miles
  • 2023 – 110,317 miles
  • 2022 – 107,503 miles
  • 2021 – 106,457 miles
  • 2020 – 102,563 miles
  • 2019 – 92,946 miles
  • 2018 – 89,683 miles
  • 2017 – 86,679 miles
  • 2016 – 85,283 miles
  • 2015 – 83,528 miles
  • 2014 – 81,457 miles
  • 2013 – 77,019 miles
  • 2012 – 73,165 miles
  • 2011 – 68,848 miles
  • 2010 – 63,495 miles
  • 2009 – 57,257 miles
  • 2008 – 51,052 miles
  • 2007 – 45,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,886 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    708390099416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,886 miles (+1,569)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    860610827837
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    936642836313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,317 miles (+2,814)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    768325260388
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,503 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,503 miles
    Test number
    469694356583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass106,457 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    127809096976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,563 miles (+9,617)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    426136647324
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,946 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    962913838339
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  9. Fail92,946 miles (+3,263)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    165526417753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  10. Pass89,683 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    605110062360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

  11. Fail89,683 miles (+3,004)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    350622422336
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner loose (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

  12. Pass86,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    220719997840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

  13. Fail86,679 miles (+1,396)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    426683465185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

  14. Pass85,283 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    767220939177
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

  15. Pass83,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    199575205126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,528 miles (+2,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    589195905102
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass81,457 miles (+4,438)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    555836004181
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass77,019 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    647978003145
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail77,019 miles (+3,854)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    218818603175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass73,165 miles (+4,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    137040912171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass68,848 miles (+5,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    266830811197
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,495 miles (+6,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    894583510133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass57,257 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    582792619113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass51,052 miles (+5,557)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    244235118132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

  25. Pass45,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    210512947452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 PLS

Does S15 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 PLS expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 PLS?
The MOT on S15 PLS expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 PLS done?
S15 PLS was recorded at 111,886 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has S15 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 PLS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S15 PLS 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 PLS find?
S15 PLS passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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