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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S15 RJWMOT history

S15 RJW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

S15 RJW blue 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 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
143,097 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 RJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 RJW was last recorded at 143,097 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,097 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,097 miles
  • 2023 – 142,246 miles
  • 2022 – 135,773 miles
  • 2021 – 130,091 miles
  • 2020 – 123,597 miles
  • 2019 – 114,667 miles
  • 2018 – 105,543 miles
  • 2017 – 99,361 miles
  • 2016 – 96,274 miles
  • 2015 – 93,090 miles
  • 2014 – 90,546 miles
  • 2013 – 87,153 miles
  • 2012 – 83,827 miles
  • 2011 – 80,653 miles
  • 2010 – 72,335 miles
  • 2009 – 55,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under traysRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    414013428120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
  2. Fail143,097 miles (+851)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    629519824389
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
  3. Pass142,246 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    908275421767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,773 miles (+5,682)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    664158991449
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass130,091 miles (+6,494)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,091 miles
    Test number
    599005954578
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass123,597 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    725546259225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail123,581 miles (+8,914)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    466803074356
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass114,667 miles (+9,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    558490662533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass105,543 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    931494695071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass99,361 miles (+3,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    991038890018
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass96,274 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    776577244359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail96,250 miles (+3,160)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    308447147187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass93,090 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    307273945064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,546 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    556698334052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,153 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,153 miles
    Test number
    495205733026
    • 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. Pass83,827 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    737548432096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass80,653 miles (+8,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    319585821013
    • 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)
  18. Pass72,335 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    191723640036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail72,331 miles (+17,258)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    300702940036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pad linings low
  20. Pass55,073 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    213458609044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection
  21. Fail55,073 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    353378309025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Questions about S15 RJW

Does S15 RJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 RJW expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 RJW?
The MOT on S15 RJW expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 RJW done?
S15 RJW was recorded at 143,097 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has S15 RJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 RJW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S15 RJW 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 RJW find?
S15 RJW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms also corroded, and 1 more.

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