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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S24 SAMMOT history

S24 SAM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S24 SAM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,313 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 SAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 SAM was last recorded at 59,313 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,006 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
2,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,313 miles
  • 2025 – 59,006 miles
  • 2024 – 58,650 miles
  • 2023 – 57,462 miles
  • 2022 – 56,069 miles
  • 2021 – 54,833 miles
  • 2020 – 54,033 miles
  • 2019 – 52,421 miles
  • 2018 – 50,085 miles
  • 2017 – 47,427 miles
  • 2016 – 43,765 miles
  • 2015 – 39,783 miles
  • 2014 – 36,970 miles
  • 2013 – 34,671 miles
  • 2012 – 32,308 miles
  • 2011 – 30,110 miles
  • 2010 – 27,677 miles
  • 2009 – 24,950 miles
  • 2008 – 21,822 miles
  • 2007 – 18,239 miles
  • 2006 – 14,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,313 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,313 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    466135951103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,006 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    507546546497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    105127277613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
  4. Fail58,650 miles (+1,188)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    332074947414
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
  5. Pass57,462 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    481552360736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,069 miles (+1,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    593221293059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,833 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    844991237049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,033 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    650494236148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass52,421 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    623021961635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass50,085 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    552297758925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass47,427 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    624035967121
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass43,765 miles (+3,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    105853803724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass39,783 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    819646965130
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass36,970 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,970 miles
    Test number
    209401264493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,671 miles (+2,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    298576853102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass32,308 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    478804662164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,110 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    768414871121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,677 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    143920960170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,950 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    501217469128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,822 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,822 miles
    Test number
    861511478153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,239 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,239 miles
    Test number
    623063277169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,375 miles
    Test number
    403563576148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 SAM

Does S24 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 SAM is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S24 SAM?
The MOT on S24 SAM is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S24 SAM done?
S24 SAM was recorded at 59,313 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,227 miles a year.
Has S24 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 SAM has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S24 SAM 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 S24 SAM find?
S24 SAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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