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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S3 AUYMOT history

S3 AUY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S3 AUY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,694 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AUY was last recorded at 118,694 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 1,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,451 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,243 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,694 miles
  • 2025 – 117,451 miles
  • 2024 – 115,690 miles
  • 2023 – 115,169 miles
  • 2022 – 113,402 miles
  • 2021 – 112,474 miles
  • 2020 – 111,820 miles
  • 2019 – 110,573 miles
  • 2018 – 108,367 miles
  • 2017 – 104,505 miles
  • 2016 – 99,983 miles
  • 2014 – 83,980 miles
  • 2013 – 73,129 miles
  • 2012 – 59,210 miles
  • 2011 – 44,305 miles
  • 2010 – 36,495 miles
  • 2009 – 33,907 miles
  • 2008 – 30,767 miles
  • 2007 – 26,628 miles
  • 2006 – 24,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,694 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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,694 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    587845391086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,451 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    804334834764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,690 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    842314093358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,169 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    603018745365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,402 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,402 miles
    Test number
    943268627887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,474 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    487616408495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass111,820 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    994949723466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass110,573 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,573 miles
    Test number
    334197367500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,367 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    992088521424
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass104,505 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    582929037083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass99,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    446364521283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,983 miles (+2,945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    257434467509
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass97,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    940565008681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Fail97,038 miles (+13,058)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    814084153961
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass83,980 miles (+10,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    836722404398
    • NoteBracket broken on front suspension head lamp leveling sensor
  16. Pass73,129 miles (+13,919)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    569398283203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,210 miles (+14,905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    199870612340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,305 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,305 miles
    Test number
    997803531386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,495 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    253031540368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,490 miles (+2,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    233273430386
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass33,907 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    330167019392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,767 miles (+4,139)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    880497918307
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass26,628 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    931479917347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    593135886251
    • 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)

Questions about S3 AUY

Does S3 AUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AUY is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AUY?
The MOT on S3 AUY is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AUY done?
S3 AUY was recorded at 118,694 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has S3 AUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AUY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S3 AUY 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 AUY find?
S3 AUY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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