
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
S27 ELFMOT history
S27 ELF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 105,708 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 ELF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 8 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 ELF was last recorded at 105,708 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 8,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,770 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,938 miles
- Average per year
- 9,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,708 miles
- 2025 – 96,770 miles
- 2024 – 88,775 miles
- 2023 – 77,268 miles
- 2022 – 66,260 miles
- 2021 – 55,492 miles
- 2020 – 48,414 miles
- 2019 – 37,693 miles
- 2018 – 35,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,708 miles (+8,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 105,708 miles
- Test number
- 543485315479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,770 miles (+7,995)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,770 miles
- Test number
- 571839295001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,775 miles (+11,507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,775 miles
- Test number
- 551653269857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,268 miles (+158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 77,268 miles
- Test number
- 481345204375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,110 miles (+10,850)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,110 miles
- Test number
- 557148275697
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left headlight damaged (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 66,260 miles
- Test number
- 742715251392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,258 miles (+10,766)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,258 miles
- Test number
- 967341980427
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass55,492 miles (+7,078)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 55,492 miles
- Test number
- 943731027596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,414 miles (+10,721)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 48,414 miles
- Test number
- 368696267063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 37,693 miles
- Test number
- 404661890709
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Obscuring view of components
Fail37,693 miles (+1,878)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,693 miles
- Test number
- 350363050010
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Obscuring view of components
Pass35,815 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 35,815 miles
- Test number
- 412583673568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Questions about S27 ELF
- Does S27 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 ELF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S27 ELF?
- The MOT on S27 ELF is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S27 ELF done?
- S27 ELF was recorded at 105,708 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 9,529 miles a year.
- Has S27 ELF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 ELF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on S27 ELF 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 S27 ELF find?
- S27 ELF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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