BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S25 WAVMOT history
S25 WAV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 138,201 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S25 WAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S25 WAV was last recorded at 138,201 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,721 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 480 miles
- Average per year
- 4,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,201 miles
- 2025 – 137,721 miles
- 2024 – 137,269 miles
- 2023 – 136,929 miles
- 2022 – 134,800 miles
- 2021 – 133,847 miles
- 2020 – 133,831 miles
- 2019 – 132,309 miles
- 2018 – 128,439 miles
- 2017 – 123,664 miles
- 2016 – 115,744 miles
- 2015 – 109,238 miles
- 2014 – 100,486 miles
- 2013 – 95,081 miles
- 2012 – 90,287 miles
- 2011 – 84,506 miles
- 2010 – 82,911 miles
- 2009 – 77,090 miles
- 2008 – 66,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,201 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,201 miles (+480)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 138,201 miles
- Test number
- 611480693224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,721 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 137,721 miles
- Test number
- 727663264306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,269 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 137,269 miles
- Test number
- 219313644351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 136,929 miles
- Test number
- 597352449534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,929 miles (+2,129)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,929 miles
- Test number
- 675830561962
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass134,800 miles (+953)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 134,800 miles
- Test number
- 499896502091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,847 miles
- Test number
- 268224237846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,847 miles (+16)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,847 miles
- Test number
- 848853120337
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,831 miles (+1,522)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,831 miles
- Test number
- 842228947428
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both "DEEP CRACKS" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,309 miles (+3,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 132,309 miles
- Test number
- 470488815285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,439 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 128,439 miles
- Test number
- 145467621932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,439 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,439 miles
- Test number
- 189336682901
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,664 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 123,664 miles
- Test number
- 224857527512
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail123,663 miles (+346)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,663 miles
- Test number
- 171676011491
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail123,317 miles (+7,573)7 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,317 miles
- Test number
- 707553787236
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak at diff
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine
Pass115,744 miles (+6,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,744 miles
- Test number
- 384928599674
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,238 miles (+8,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 109,238 miles
- Test number
- 463134709690
- AdvisoryOil leak!
Pass100,486 miles (+5,405)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,486 miles
- Test number
- 246284834252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail95,081 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,081 miles
- Test number
- 266427323232
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,081 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,081 miles
- Test number
- 696467723297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,287 miles (+5,781)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 90,287 miles
- Test number
- 246695532280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,506 miles
- Test number
- 925107031286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,506 miles (+1,595)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,506 miles
- Test number
- 379655631429
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass82,911 miles (+5,821)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,911 miles
- Test number
- 861099820388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,090 miles (+10,218)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 77,090 miles
- Test number
- 263878729376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,872 miles (+12,644)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 66,872 miles
- Test number
- 222452838385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,228 miles
- Test number
- 462285298000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,228 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,228 miles
- Test number
- 441214498089
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S25 WAV
- Does S25 WAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 WAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S25 WAV?
- The MOT on S25 WAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S25 WAV done?
- S25 WAV was recorded at 138,201 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
- Has S25 WAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S25 WAV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on S25 WAV 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 S25 WAV find?
- S25 WAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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