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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S22 SSOMOT history

S22 SSO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 216,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

S22 SSO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
216,421 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 SSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 SSO was last recorded at 216,421 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,832 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
12,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,421 miles
  • 2021 – 201,168 miles
  • 2020 – 182,178 miles
  • 2019 – 177,192 miles
  • 2018 – 173,116 miles
  • 2017 – 164,729 miles
  • 2016 – 155,016 miles
  • 2015 – 135,221 miles
  • 2014 – 127,915 miles
  • 2013 – 115,476 miles
  • 2011 – 99,655 miles
  • 2010 – 75,779 miles
  • 2009 – 57,718 miles
  • 2008 – 43,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,421 miles (+589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    216,421 miles
    Test number
    306262688245
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail215,832 miles (+14,664)1 dangerous12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,832 miles
    Test number
    599220108660
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,168 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,168 miles
    Test number
    196392715111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,167 miles (+7,513)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,167 miles
    Test number
    852276872887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,654 miles
    Test number
    415462696236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail193,654 miles (+11,476)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,654 miles
    Test number
    298390386332
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass182,178 miles (+4,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,178 miles
    Test number
    390625641958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass177,192 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    177,192 miles
    Test number
    688956296245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretch fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner shoulder worn bald
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sidewall deteriorated

  9. Fail177,190 miles (+4,074)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,190 miles
    Test number
    275807486830
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretch fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner shoulder worn bald
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sidewall deteriorated

  10. Pass173,116 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    173,116 miles
    Test number
    372759905892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail173,112 miles (+8,383)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    109045452662
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass164,729 miles (+9,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,729 miles
    Test number
    492234023269
    • AdvisoryHand brake poor performance

  13. Pass155,016 miles (+19,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,016 miles
    Test number
    236002923544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,221 miles (+7,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    218044625088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass127,915 miles (+216)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    417041624029
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

  16. Fail127,699 miles (+12,223)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    527056114045
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

  17. Pass115,476 miles (+15,821)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    357444713044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    735024451366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,655 miles (+23,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    607703551316
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Pass75,779 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    494098900379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,161 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    360765400216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    860085829266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,718 miles (+14,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    360795429498
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass43,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    633831128250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 SSO

Does S22 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S22 SSO expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S22 SSO?
The MOT on S22 SSO expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S22 SSO done?
S22 SSO was recorded at 216,421 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 12,132 miles a year.
Has S22 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 SSO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S22 SSO 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 SSO find?
S22 SSO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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