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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

S15 WESMOT history

S15 WES is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S15 WES green 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,693 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 WES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 WES was last recorded at 190,693 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 5,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,217 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,476 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,693 miles
  • 2025 – 185,217 miles
  • 2024 – 179,202 miles
  • 2023 – 173,113 miles
  • 2022 – 168,330 miles
  • 2021 – 164,371 miles
  • 2020 – 161,050 miles
  • 2019 – 155,638 miles
  • 2018 – 151,932 miles
  • 2017 – 145,232 miles
  • 2016 – 137,592 miles
  • 2015 – 130,387 miles
  • 2014 – 123,661 miles
  • 2013 – 118,148 miles
  • 2012 – 109,170 miles
  • 2011 – 99,877 miles
  • 2010 – 92,931 miles
  • 2009 – 84,492 miles
  • 2008 – 74,747 miles
  • 2007 – 63,847 miles
  • 2005 – 41,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,693 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, further attention recommended.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,693 miles (+5,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,693 miles
    Test number
    707755497917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass185,217 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,217 miles
    Test number
    160304108261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,202 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,202 miles
    Test number
    602603602450
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass173,113 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,113 miles
    Test number
    450741835782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,330 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,330 miles
    Test number
    497053643027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,371 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,371 miles
    Test number
    698420601477
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on inner rear sill
  7. Pass161,050 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,050 miles
    Test number
    894595298609
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass155,638 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    155,638 miles
    Test number
    761884853877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,932 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,932 miles
    Test number
    398934355324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, further attention recommended.
  10. Fail151,900 miles (+6,668)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,900 miles
    Test number
    826241316850
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, further attention recommended.
  11. Pass145,232 miles (+7,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    420763839659
    • AdvisoryN/side park brake requires service or repair
  12. Pass137,592 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,592 miles
    Test number
    811104711532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,387 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,387 miles
    Test number
    946439575066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,661 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,661 miles
    Test number
    368833474040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,148 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    217074473072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,170 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,170 miles
    Test number
    119356272008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,877 miles (+6,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    338050071076
    • NoteDamage to the inner wall of the o/side front tyre.
  18. Fail92,931 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    262778970064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass92,931 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    613708170029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,492 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    123663899467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,747 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    552486688091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,847 miles (+22,310)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    284770207472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    330795665404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 WES

Does S15 WES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 WES is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 WES?
The MOT on S15 WES is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 WES done?
S15 WES was recorded at 190,693 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has S15 WES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 WES has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S15 WES 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 WES find?
S15 WES passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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