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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S22 HSXMOT history

S22 HSX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S22 HSX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,574 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 HSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 HSX was last recorded at 116,574 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,055 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,519 miles
Average per year
5,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,574 miles
  • 2025 – 109,055 miles
  • 2023 – 101,558 miles
  • 2022 – 92,235 miles
  • 2021 – 84,187 miles
  • 2020 – 77,189 miles
  • 2019 – 73,936 miles
  • 2018 – 69,485 miles
  • 2017 – 64,872 miles
  • 2016 – 58,550 miles
  • 2015 – 55,575 miles
  • 2014 – 51,008 miles
  • 2013 – 47,112 miles
  • 2012 – 42,782 miles
  • 2011 – 38,895 miles
  • 2010 – 35,867 miles
  • 2009 – 31,765 miles
  • 2008 – 26,971 miles
  • 2007 – 21,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,574 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,574 miles (+7,519)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    968100745323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,055 miles (+7,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    281355282512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass101,558 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,558 miles
    Test number
    451766546936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,235 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    813869006034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,187 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    320058130987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,189 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    682568137103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,185 miles (+3,249)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    362934041062
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    902819259597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,936 miles (+4,451)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    827846337460
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,485 miles (+4,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    992229831412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass64,872 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    885517800110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    885267106043
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  13. Fail58,550 miles (+2,975)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    202362133738
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  14. Pass55,575 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    646795717648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    767941124117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,008 miles (+3,896)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    885351824176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass47,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    776136213163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,109 miles (+4,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    118776813158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass42,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    887295322125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,782 miles (+3,887)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    587532322195
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass38,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    818099221185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,893 miles (+3,026)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    768595921125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,867 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    292097060160
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  24. Fail35,867 miles (+4,102)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    651427760187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  25. Pass31,765 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    540912069125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass26,971 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    803938168167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,084 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,084 miles
    Test number
    171717938422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,394 miles
    Test number
    172550457084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 HSX

Does S22 HSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 HSX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 HSX?
The MOT on S22 HSX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 HSX done?
S22 HSX was recorded at 116,574 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,039 miles a year.
Has S22 HSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 HSX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S22 HSX 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 S22 HSX find?
S22 HSX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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