BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
S27 MGRMOT history
S27 MGR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 313,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 313,602 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 MGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 MGR was last recorded at 313,602 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 312,827 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 775 miles
- Average per year
- 10,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 313,602 miles
- 2025 – 312,827 miles
- 2024 – 312,493 miles
- 2019 – 308,059 miles
- 2017 – 307,849 miles
- 2016 – 307,721 miles
- 2015 – 299,417 miles
- 2014 – 285,106 miles
- 2013 – 260,937 miles
- 2012 – 244,913 miles
- 2011 – 225,604 miles
- 2010 – 199,894 miles
- 2009 – 163,551 miles
- 2008 – 143,491 miles
- 2007 – 129,821 miles
- 2006 – 114,505 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass313,602 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass313,602 miles (+775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 313,602 miles
- Test number
- 675309595915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass312,827 miles (+334)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 312,827 miles
- Test number
- 736688592022
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass312,493 miles (+4,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 312,493 miles
- Test number
- 644648322090
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass308,059 miles (+210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 308,059 miles
- Test number
- 150872712973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass307,849 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 307,849 miles
- Test number
- 308743067167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass307,721 miles (+8,304)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 307,721 miles
- Test number
- 518552116668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass299,417 miles (+14,311)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 299,417 miles
- Test number
- 407968968052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass285,106 miles (+24,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 285,106 miles
- Test number
- 127216164277
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass260,937 miles (+16,024)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 260,937 miles
- Test number
- 407833063240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,913 miles (+19,309)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 244,913 miles
- Test number
- 325476162237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass225,604 miles (+25,710)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 225,604 miles
- Test number
- 977113361211
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass199,894 miles (+277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 199,894 miles
- Test number
- 651983870238
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail199,617 miles (+36,066)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,617 miles
- Test number
- 491000770213
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass163,551 miles (+20,060)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 163,551 miles
- Test number
- 662048589194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,491 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 143,491 miles
- Test number
- 741832418176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,484 miles (+13,663)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,484 miles
- Test number
- 891619308117
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Pass129,821 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 129,821 miles
- Test number
- 432387887079
- NotePlay in both front lower suspension arm bushes
Fail129,809 miles (+15,304)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,809 miles
- Test number
- 914496687046
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteN/s rear tyre on legal limit
- NoteO/s rear tyre on legal limit
Pass114,505 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 114,505 miles
- Test number
- 152483996047
- 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)
- NoteNail in tyre
- NoteOff side front tyre outer and inner edge slightly worn.
Questions about S27 MGR
- Does S27 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 MGR is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S27 MGR?
- The MOT on S27 MGR is valid until 25 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 MGR done?
- S27 MGR was recorded at 313,602 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,008 miles a year.
- Has S27 MGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 MGR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2010.
- Has the mileage on S27 MGR 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 MGR find?
- S27 MGR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.
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