
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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))
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))
Pass109,990 miles (+8,490)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,990 miles
- Test number
- 900847562667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,500 miles (+10,324)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,500 miles
- Test number
- 427526566056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,176 miles (+23,001)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,176 miles
- Test number
- 582517945466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,175 miles (+20,543)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,175 miles
- Test number
- 323964660630
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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