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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S21 BFGMOT history

S21 BFG is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S21 BFG green 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
33,509 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 BFG was last recorded at 33,509 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,419 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,509 miles
  • 2025 – 33,419 miles
  • 2024 – 33,299 miles
  • 2023 – 33,185 miles
  • 2022 – 33,129 miles
  • 2021 – 33,120 miles
  • 2020 – 33,087 miles
  • 2019 – 33,072 miles
  • 2018 – 32,198 miles
  • 2017 – 31,926 miles
  • 2016 – 31,637 miles
  • 2015 – 30,795 miles
  • 2014 – 29,403 miles
  • 2013 – 28,534 miles
  • 2012 – 27,221 miles
  • 2011 – 26,128 miles
  • 2010 – 23,455 miles
  • 2009 – 20,010 miles
  • 2008 – 16,462 miles
  • 2007 – 11,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer tyre age cracking .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,509 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    414039420331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,419 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    720437002306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,299 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    886056303636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,185 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,185 miles
    Test number
    367547730002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,129 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,129 miles
    Test number
    742157988551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,120 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    514081900114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass33,087 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,087 miles
    Test number
    969530855774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,072 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    399639973215
    • AdvisoryVery light corrosion starting to rear coil springs
  9. Pass32,198 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    191839023617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/front tyre wearing on edges and sidewall cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/rear tyre cracking.
  10. Pass31,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    824520162820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre age cracking .
  11. Fail31,926 miles (+289)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    667411142266
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre age cracking .
  12. Pass31,637 miles (+842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    277694944943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre worn on edges and age cracking
  13. Pass30,795 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    677758675013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    137010484086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,403 miles (+869)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    879968874080
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
  16. Pass28,534 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,534 miles
    Test number
    975255583021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass27,221 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    136679582050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,128 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    297250581052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,455 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    742808980075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,010 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,010 miles
    Test number
    550916079028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass16,462 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,462 miles
    Test number
    242188878015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,629 miles
    Test number
    583403897074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 BFG

Does S21 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 BFG is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 BFG?
The MOT on S21 BFG is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 BFG done?
S21 BFG was recorded at 33,509 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,155 miles a year.
Has S21 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 BFG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S21 BFG 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 BFG find?
S21 BFG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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