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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S28 DCAMOT history

S28 DCA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S28 DCA red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,658 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 DCA was last recorded at 93,658 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,088 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,570 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,658 miles
  • 2025 – 91,088 miles
  • 2024 – 88,138 miles
  • 2023 – 85,530 miles
  • 2022 – 82,252 miles
  • 2021 – 76,519 miles
  • 2020 – 72,433 miles
  • 2019 – 67,983 miles
  • 2018 – 62,676 miles
  • 2017 – 57,887 miles
  • 2016 – 52,475 miles
  • 2015 – 47,716 miles
  • 2014 – 38,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,658 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,658 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    585303414735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,088 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    931766138444
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass88,138 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    370220940153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,530 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    224567916547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,252 miles (+5,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    321747995306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass76,519 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,519 miles
    Test number
    444340422285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,433 miles (+4,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    111767516812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass67,983 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    929770392183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,676 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,676 miles
    Test number
    727781464136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,887 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    364468471959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,475 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    799377017943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,716 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    209335085133
    • NoteNearside front tyre is bold on outer edge
  13. Fail47,678 miles (+9,609)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    289214685423
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is bold on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is bold on inner edge
  14. Pass38,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    318625284191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 DCA

Does S28 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 DCA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 DCA?
The MOT on S28 DCA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 DCA done?
S28 DCA was recorded at 93,658 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has S28 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 DCA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S28 DCA 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 DCA find?
S28 DCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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