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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S21 ABWMOT history

S21 ABW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S21 ABW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,572 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ABW was last recorded at 138,572 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,839 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,733 miles
Average per year
8,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,572 miles
  • 2025 – 130,839 miles
  • 2024 – 121,545 miles
  • 2023 – 114,434 miles
  • 2022 – 108,267 miles
  • 2021 – 100,979 miles
  • 2020 – 90,162 miles
  • 2019 – 82,709 miles
  • 2018 – 76,792 miles
  • 2017 – 64,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,572 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,572 miles (+7,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,572 miles
    Test number
    613702519165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass130,839 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,839 miles
    Test number
    668466184245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    419450995400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,545 miles (+7,111)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    802330996134
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass114,434 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,434 miles
    Test number
    624192892353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,267 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    822972260598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,979 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,979 miles
    Test number
    792115681088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail100,814 miles (+10,652)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    627498889807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/'16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass90,162 miles (+7,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,162 miles
    Test number
    607347961649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass82,709 miles (+5,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    402681223237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass76,792 miles (+12,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    204447801721
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread
  12. Pass64,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    862207167087
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean could not produce a read out
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about S21 ABW

Does S21 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ABW is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ABW?
The MOT on S21 ABW is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ABW done?
S21 ABW was recorded at 138,572 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,119 miles a year.
Has S21 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ABW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 ABW 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 S21 ABW find?
S21 ABW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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