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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S28 BDWMOT history

S28 BDW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 169,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

S28 BDW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,859 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BDW was last recorded at 169,859 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 10,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,109 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,750 miles
Average per year
10,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,859 miles
  • 2024 – 159,109 miles
  • 2023 – 146,463 miles
  • 2022 – 133,424 miles
  • 2021 – 120,401 miles
  • 2020 – 107,594 miles
  • 2019 – 94,560 miles
  • 2018 – 87,487 miles
  • 2017 – 86,114 miles
  • 2016 – 75,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,859 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,859 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,859 miles
    Test number
    404991843338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,109 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,109 miles
    Test number
    546760796242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,849 miles (+12,386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,849 miles
    Test number
    249722267005
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  4. Pass146,463 miles (+13,039)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,463 miles
    Test number
    602159070741
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass133,424 miles (+13,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,424 miles
    Test number
    369018974878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass120,401 miles (+12,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,401 miles
    Test number
    864508990704
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,594 miles (+13,034)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    151740877675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
  8. Pass94,560 miles (+7,073)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    392317881080
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass87,487 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    965224971135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,480 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    666210610905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,114 miles (+10,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,114 miles
    Test number
    558775962660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    419058369908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S28 BDW

Does S28 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 BDW is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 BDW?
The MOT on S28 BDW is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 BDW done?
S28 BDW was recorded at 169,859 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,249 miles a year.
Has S28 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BDW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 BDW 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 BDW find?
S28 BDW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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