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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S3 ANHMOT history

S3 ANH is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S3 ANH red 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,585 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ANH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ANH was last recorded at 112,585 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,622 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
4,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,585 miles
  • 2025 – 110,622 miles
  • 2024 – 107,108 miles
  • 2023 – 102,818 miles
  • 2022 – 97,662 miles
  • 2021 – 95,003 miles
  • 2020 – 91,606 miles
  • 2019 – 88,449 miles
  • 2018 – 81,929 miles
  • 2017 – 75,096 miles
  • 2016 – 72,697 miles
  • 2015 – 68,632 miles
  • 2014 – 60,228 miles
  • 2013 – 50,935 miles
  • 2012 – 43,543 miles
  • 2011 – 37,885 miles
  • 2010 – 33,231 miles
  • 2009 – 27,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts, also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,585 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    645693909489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,622 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    282072686805
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside front
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll ball joint gaiter split

  3. Pass107,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,108 miles
    Test number
    107052870727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,106 miles (+4,288)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    625309267925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,818 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    749004098935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front anti roll bar ball joint gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail102,818 miles (+5,156)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    392451421113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front anti roll bar ball joint gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass97,662 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    148918457908
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

  8. Fail97,662 miles (+2,659)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    877724577505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

  9. Pass95,003 miles (+3,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,003 miles
    Test number
    218569235520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass91,606 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    321542806728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,449 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    347552436672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,929 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    519660308026
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated

  13. Pass75,096 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,096 miles
    Test number
    663685269999
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts, also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,031 miles (+2,334)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    850258656364
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts, also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,697 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    291050179749
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts, also perished and worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,632 miles (+8,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    607590786897
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are cracked and perished

  17. Pass60,228 miles (+9,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,228 miles
    Test number
    126465224253
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

  18. Pass50,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    595547123214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail50,935 miles (+7,392)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    556706923236
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,543 miles (+5,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    355965232439
    • NoteNot enough diesel smoke emission to trigger the meter.

  21. Pass37,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    219052041239
    • NoteRear no plate temp fix

  22. Fail37,885 miles (+4,654)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    635734631288
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass33,231 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    911962130213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    840101349228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S3 ANH

Does S3 ANH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ANH is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 ANH?
The MOT on S3 ANH is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ANH done?
S3 ANH was recorded at 112,585 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
Has S3 ANH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ANH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 ANH 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 ANH find?
S3 ANH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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