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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

S18 PNYMOT history

S18 PNY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S18 PNY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,433 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 PNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 PNY was last recorded at 120,433 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,305 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,128 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,433 miles
  • 2025 – 117,305 miles
  • 2024 – 114,383 miles
  • 2023 – 111,437 miles
  • 2022 – 108,144 miles
  • 2021 – 106,103 miles
  • 2020 – 104,107 miles
  • 2019 – 100,824 miles
  • 2018 – 97,875 miles
  • 2017 – 92,744 miles
  • 2016 – 85,408 miles
  • 2015 – 81,354 miles
  • 2014 – 65,314 miles
  • 2013 – 51,000 miles
  • 2012 – 37,367 miles
  • 2011 – 24,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,433 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,433 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    905504566356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,305 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    436045899695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,383 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    519208870686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,437 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    314243988226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,144 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    981434780446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,103 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    817313919141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,107 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    339326860770
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail104,067 miles (+3,243)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    254776310829
    • MajorFront Coil spring with an unsafe modification Not located in top mounts both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass100,824 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    166047497569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,875 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,875 miles
    Test number
    591304438861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,744 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,744 miles
    Test number
    953712932126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,408 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    476703649509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,354 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    275331512843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,352 miles (+16,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    388329705230
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass65,314 miles (+14,314)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    219215014377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear indicators
  16. Pass51,000 miles (+13,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    837531433382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,367 miles
    Test number
    117581432310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,367 miles (+9,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,367 miles
    Test number
    716471332327
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass27,412 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    586685512129
    • 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)
  20. Pass24,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    657526151295
    • 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)

Questions about S18 PNY

Does S18 PNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 PNY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 PNY?
The MOT on S18 PNY is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 PNY done?
S18 PNY was recorded at 120,433 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has S18 PNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 PNY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S18 PNY 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 S18 PNY find?
S18 PNY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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