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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S3 AMGMOT history

S3 AMG is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S3 AMG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
39,263 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AMG was last recorded at 39,263 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,198 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,263 miles
  • 2025 – 39,198 miles
  • 2024 – 39,102 miles
  • 2023 – 38,941 miles
  • 2022 – 38,568 miles
  • 2021 – 37,680 miles
  • 2020 – 36,471 miles
  • 2019 – 36,064 miles
  • 2018 – 35,562 miles
  • 2017 – 35,528 miles
  • 2016 – 35,458 miles
  • 2015 – 35,394 miles
  • 2014 – 35,357 miles
  • 2013 – 35,127 miles
  • 2012 – 34,804 miles
  • 2011 – 34,009 miles
  • 2010 – 33,597 miles
  • 2009 – 32,544 miles
  • 2008 – 30,991 miles
  • 2007 – 29,476 miles
  • 2006 – 26,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,263 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    467222724121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass39,198 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    954981405751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass39,102 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    185369193610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,941 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    587881440056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,568 miles (+888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    230736378959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass37,680 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    330397430420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,471 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    240151060412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,064 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    561148502691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,562 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    572407013883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,528 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    244168627002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,458 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    528737461542
    • AdvisorySmall lump on inner edge of nearside rear tyre
  12. Pass35,394 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    927532705297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,357 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    166610314240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,127 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,127 miles
    Test number
    365127803249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,804 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    998922102299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    585660901244
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  17. Pass34,009 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    725410401291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,597 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    531337010225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,544 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,544 miles
    Test number
    763662509239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  20. Fail32,544 miles (+1,553)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,544 miles
    Test number
    580452209230
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  21. Pass30,991 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    652510018231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,476 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    142104797144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass26,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    520403816269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AMG

Does S3 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AMG is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AMG?
The MOT on S3 AMG is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AMG done?
S3 AMG was recorded at 39,263 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has S3 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AMG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on S3 AMG 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 S3 AMG find?
S3 AMG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose bush; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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