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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S27 SDCMOT history

S27 SDC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S27 SDC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,653 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 SDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 SDC was last recorded at 132,653 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,603 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,050 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,653 miles
  • 2024 – 130,603 miles
  • 2023 – 128,235 miles
  • 2022 – 125,635 miles
  • 2021 – 122,851 miles
  • 2020 – 116,950 miles
  • 2019 – 112,483 miles
  • 2018 – 105,710 miles
  • 2017 – 99,110 miles
  • 2016 – 91,286 miles
  • 2015 – 84,719 miles
  • 2014 – 77,236 miles
  • 2013 – 70,070 miles
  • 2012 – 64,621 miles
  • 2011 – 52,760 miles
  • 2010 – 42,864 miles
  • 2009 – 33,727 miles
  • 2008 – 25,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake hoses corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    554058261169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,653 miles (+2,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    518341563754
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose corroded

  3. Pass130,603 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,603 miles
    Test number
    495807766893
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,603 miles (+2,368)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,603 miles
    Test number
    144560217020
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,235 miles (+2,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    374138729545
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass125,635 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    679324681499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses corroded

  7. Fail125,624 miles (+2,773)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    179302953872
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses corroded

  8. Pass122,851 miles (+118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,851 miles
    Test number
    125037172011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail122,733 miles (+5,783)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    612783899180
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,950 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    400091178873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,483 miles (+6,773)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    276753838610
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  12. Pass105,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    738755091476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail105,710 miles (+6,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    226207062849
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass99,110 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    103343233527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,286 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    541386478987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

  16. Pass84,719 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    860218215270
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

  17. Fail84,550 miles (+7,314)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    295309595227
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

  18. Pass77,236 miles (+7,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    538308454228
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit

  19. Pass70,070 miles (+5,449)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    366314563203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly worn

  20. Pass64,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    456733962281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail64,621 miles (+11,861)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    168922062240
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass52,760 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    397110151215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    152904360275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,864 miles (+9,137)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    872221660246
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass33,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    750442559283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,727 miles (+8,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    944731859273
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Fail25,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    380806058262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  28. Pass25,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    584606458248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 SDC

Does S27 SDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 SDC is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S27 SDC?
The MOT on S27 SDC is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 SDC done?
S27 SDC was recorded at 132,653 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has S27 SDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 SDC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 SDC 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 SDC find?
S27 SDC passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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