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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S28 XAWMOT history

S28 XAW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S28 XAW blue 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 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,634 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 XAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 XAW was last recorded at 126,634 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 13,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,200 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,434 miles
Average per year
7,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,634 miles
  • 2025 – 113,200 miles
  • 2024 – 107,324 miles
  • 2023 – 104,054 miles
  • 2022 – 103,782 miles
  • 2021 – 98,227 miles
  • 2020 – 94,576 miles
  • 2019 – 88,273 miles
  • 2018 – 82,383 miles
  • 2017 – 74,965 miles
  • 2016 – 66,203 miles
  • 2015 – 57,558 miles
  • 2014 – 50,738 miles
  • 2013 – 44,801 miles
  • 2012 – 37,176 miles
  • 2011 – 19,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,634 miles (+13,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    457985248547
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,200 miles (+5,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    799813269316
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass107,324 miles (+3,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,324 miles
    Test number
    976803485055
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass104,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    829356422537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,054 miles (+272)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    589714595539
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass103,782 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,782 miles
    Test number
    508216165738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,227 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,227 miles
    Test number
    590382270985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,576 miles (+6,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    649869066635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass88,273 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    577592985883
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass82,383 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    485757072843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail82,383 miles (+7,418)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    812262111987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass74,965 miles (+8,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    660080526704
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass66,203 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    208668459653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,558 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    446891294397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,738 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    998079454254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,801 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    726857323245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,176 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    359652782216
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass37,176 miles (+17,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    366512382442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass19,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    417349921246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 XAW

Does S28 XAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 XAW is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 XAW?
The MOT on S28 XAW is valid until 25 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 XAW done?
S28 XAW was recorded at 126,634 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,209 miles a year.
Has S28 XAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 XAW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 XAW 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 XAW find?
S28 XAW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hoses slightly damaged; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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