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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S19 ESPMOT history

S19 ESP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S19 ESP silver 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,080 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 ESP was last recorded at 119,080 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,561 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,519 miles
Average per year
3,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,080 miles
  • 2025 – 112,561 miles
  • 2024 – 107,210 miles
  • 2022 – 102,003 miles
  • 2021 – 96,380 miles
  • 2020 – 92,943 miles
  • 2019 – 88,834 miles
  • 2017 – 84,150 miles
  • 2016 – 79,919 miles
  • 2015 – 75,705 miles
  • 2014 – 73,395 miles
  • 2013 – 71,820 miles
  • 2012 – 68,660 miles
  • 2011 – 64,282 miles
  • 2010 – 59,535 miles
  • 2009 – 58,334 miles
  • 2008 – 56,166 miles
  • 2007 – 49,770 miles
  • 2006 – 41,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,080 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,080 miles (+6,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    225248977020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,561 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,561 miles
    Test number
    619665013669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass107,210 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    170175579958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,003 miles (+5,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,003 miles
    Test number
    601765456257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass96,380 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    927039802543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,943 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    984997828345
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail92,943 miles (+4,109)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    524363754766
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass88,834 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    763813591944
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail88,833 miles (+4,683)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,833 miles
    Test number
    371027130514
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass84,150 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    708851179518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail84,093 miles (+4,174)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    991426804898
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass79,919 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    296581750458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass75,705 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    156052840366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,395 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    655524314364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,820 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    318508393268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass68,660 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    996088652285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass64,282 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    738093861205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass59,535 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    814766450203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,334 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    231790719276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,166 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    462689128279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,770 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    800782727210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    910352726212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 ESP

Does S19 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 ESP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 ESP?
The MOT on S19 ESP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 ESP done?
S19 ESP was recorded at 119,080 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,937 miles a year.
Has S19 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 ESP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S19 ESP 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 ESP find?
S19 ESP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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