
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass93,090 miles (+2,544)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,090 miles
- Test number
- 307273945064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,546 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 90,546 miles
- Test number
- 556698334052
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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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