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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

S28 BBAMOT history

S28 BBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

S28 BBA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
146,505 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BBA was last recorded at 146,505 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,366 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
6,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,505 miles
  • 2024 – 145,366 miles
  • 2023 – 143,809 miles
  • 2022 – 142,056 miles
  • 2021 – 140,385 miles
  • 2020 – 138,347 miles
  • 2019 – 137,231 miles
  • 2018 – 136,890 miles
  • 2017 – 136,742 miles
  • 2016 – 133,489 miles
  • 2015 – 129,006 miles
  • 2014 – 116,737 miles
  • 2013 – 108,883 miles
  • 2012 – 101,158 miles
  • 2011 – 91,726 miles
  • 2010 – 84,784 miles
  • 2009 – 79,270 miles
  • 2008 – 79,262 miles
  • 2006 – 46,464 miles
  • 2005 – 19,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,505 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,505 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,505 miles
    Test number
    101109852373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass145,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    345376545594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail145,366 miles (+1,557)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    752985078292
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,809 miles (+1,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,809 miles
    Test number
    989529147970
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,056 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    438359326298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass140,385 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,385 miles
    Test number
    475332537247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass138,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    502284956094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,347 miles (+1,116)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    300308826918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,231 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    596620151773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,890 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    877072868870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass136,742 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,742 miles
    Test number
    536241531734
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass133,489 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,489 miles
    Test number
    278535550297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,006 miles (+12,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    107404715456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass116,737 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    598790514024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,883 miles (+7,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,883 miles
    Test number
    929760223037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine has idol issue

  16. Pass101,158 miles (+270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,158 miles
    Test number
    117190032439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail100,888 miles (+9,162)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,888 miles
    Test number
    448011722067
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,726 miles (+6,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,726 miles
    Test number
    208631011011
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass84,784 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    471693020040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,270 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,270 miles
    Test number
    581492009048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,262 miles (+8,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    412174868353
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass71,110 miles (+24,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    412117608097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass46,464 miles (+26,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    320290396264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,540 miles
    Test number
    191507295223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 BBA

Does S28 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 BBA expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 BBA?
The MOT on S28 BBA expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 BBA done?
S28 BBA was recorded at 146,505 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 6,419 miles a year.
Has S28 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BBA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 BBA 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 S28 BBA find?
S28 BBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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