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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S19 ERUMOT history

S19 ERU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2020 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

S19 ERU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2020
Mileage
146,682 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S19 ERU was last recorded at 146,682 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 4,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,565 miles · 10 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
4,117 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,682 miles
  • 2019 – 142,565 miles
  • 2018 – 139,991 miles
  • 2017 – 135,074 miles
  • 2015 – 125,481 miles
  • 2014 – 113,497 miles
  • 2013 – 105,809 miles
  • 2012 – 101,939 miles
  • 2011 – 86,520 miles
  • 2010 – 74,053 miles
  • 2008 – 58,671 miles
  • 2007 – 51,647 miles
  • 2006 – 45,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,682 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,682 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,682 miles
    Test number
    952282902892
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,565 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    894949880872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail142,391 miles (+2,400)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    398028019187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and front (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail139,991 miles (+4,917)3 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,991 miles
    Test number
    293306638211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to engine
  5. Pass135,074 miles (+9,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,074 miles
    Test number
    988116973918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass125,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    612550581784
    • 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)
  7. Fail125,481 miles (+11,984)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    491395846997
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
  8. Pass113,497 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    128319074038
    • NoteFront windscreen had damage crack does not affect driver view of the road
  9. Fail113,497 miles (+7,688)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    478619474017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront windscreen had damage crack does not affect driver view of the road
  10. Pass105,809 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    336717983050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,939 miles (+15,419)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    396846382076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront number plate beginning to deteriorate
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteTop shock corroding away
  12. Pass86,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    778953471009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,520 miles (+12,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    868959161089
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass74,053 miles (+15,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    544940490056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,671 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    332506078264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,647 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    723614477236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,586 miles (+6,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    241797567217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass45,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    690909976218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 ERU

Does S19 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S19 ERU expired on 9 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S19 ERU?
The MOT on S19 ERU expired on 9 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S19 ERU done?
S19 ERU was recorded at 146,682 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has S19 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 ERU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S19 ERU 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 ERU find?
S19 ERU failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 major defect: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn.

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