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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S32 FWAMOT history

S32 FWA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S32 FWA green 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 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,627 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 FWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 FWA was last recorded at 118,627 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,872 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,755 miles
Average per year
4,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,627 miles
  • 2025 – 110,872 miles
  • 2024 – 107,399 miles
  • 2023 – 104,016 miles
  • 2022 – 99,950 miles
  • 2021 – 96,324 miles
  • 2019 – 92,144 miles
  • 2018 – 73,827 miles
  • 2016 – 57,873 miles
  • 2015 – 44,388 miles
  • 2014 – 40,587 miles
  • 2013 – 39,011 miles
  • 2012 – 37,482 miles
  • 2011 – 35,164 miles
  • 2010 – 33,752 miles
  • 2009 – 32,023 miles
  • 2008 – 29,994 miles
  • 2007 – 27,575 miles
  • 2006 – 25,131 miles
  • 2005 – 23,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,627 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Accelerator pedal very stiff in operation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coolant leak pipe at bottom of coolant tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe at pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,627 miles (+7,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    718629005815
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass110,872 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    949428419725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,399 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    754386311260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass104,016 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    775060684476
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak pipe at bottom of coolant tank
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe at pump (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Fail104,014 miles (+4,064)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    721644312923
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak pipe at bottom of coolant tank
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe at pump (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass99,950 miles (+3,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    566185599741
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    132348879287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail96,324 miles (+4,180)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    566123466195
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.43mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,144 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    174008483517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,143 miles (+10,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    468188130647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass73,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    578451943521
    • AdvisoryOffside intermitant fault on indicator
  12. Fail73,827 miles (+15,954)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    997915800684
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside intermitant fault on indicator
  13. Pass57,873 miles (+13,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    105482234418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass44,388 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    484122626562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,587 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,587 miles
    Test number
    488924524464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,011 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    447208033409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,482 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,482 miles
    Test number
    466307942418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,164 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    357035331367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,752 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    492993040439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,023 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,023 miles
    Test number
    611769129318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,994 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,994 miles
    Test number
    803484028300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,575 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    124067137335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,131 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,131 miles
    Test number
    102715726340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    631905835343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S32 FWA

Does S32 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 FWA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S32 FWA?
The MOT on S32 FWA is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S32 FWA done?
S32 FWA was recorded at 118,627 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
Has S32 FWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 FWA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S32 FWA 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 S32 FWA find?
S32 FWA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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