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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S19 ELUMOT history

S19 ELU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S19 ELU white 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,793 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 ELU was last recorded at 157,793 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,788 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,793 miles
  • 2025 – 151,439 miles
  • 2024 – 143,030 miles
  • 2023 – 132,865 miles
  • 2022 – 123,211 miles
  • 2021 – 115,314 miles
  • 2020 – 109,990 miles
  • 2019 – 101,500 miles
  • 2018 – 91,176 miles
  • 2017 – 68,175 miles
  • 2016 – 47,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,793 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,793 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,793 miles
    Test number
    322549042715
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail157,788 miles (+6,349)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,788 miles
    Test number
    215888702115
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,439 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    392192437693
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail151,436 miles (+8,406)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,436 miles
    Test number
    282260131702
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass143,030 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    897919218981
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail143,026 miles (+10,161)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,026 miles
    Test number
    697594274092
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass132,865 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    957331583895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail132,864 miles (+9,653)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    568509310197
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass123,211 miles (+7,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,211 miles
    Test number
    963586475340
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass115,314 miles (+5,324)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,314 miles
    Test number
    888777607480
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass109,990 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    900847562667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,500 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,500 miles
    Test number
    427526566056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,176 miles (+23,001)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,176 miles
    Test number
    582517945466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,175 miles (+20,543)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    323964660630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    173920924010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S19 ELU

Does S19 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 ELU is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 ELU?
The MOT on S19 ELU is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 ELU done?
S19 ELU was recorded at 157,793 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 10,919 miles a year.
Has S19 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 ELU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S19 ELU 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 S19 ELU find?
S19 ELU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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