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BMW 130

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

S3 BAWMOT history

S3 BAW is a black petrol BMW 130 first used on 26 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,308 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
130
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BAW was last recorded at 162,308 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2017: 113,702 miles, lower than 113,867 miles on 30 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,357 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,951 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,308 miles
  • 2025 – 153,357 miles
  • 2024 – 146,631 miles
  • 2023 – 142,649 miles
  • 2022 – 138,469 miles
  • 2021 – 134,004 miles
  • 2020 – 130,660 miles
  • 2019 – 125,427 miles
  • 2018 – 120,299 miles
  • 2017 – 113,702 miles
  • 2016 – 107,578 miles
  • 2014 – 96,430 miles
  • 2013 – 78,004 miles
  • 2012 – 68,961 miles
  • 2011 – 55,790 miles
  • 2010 – 38,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,308 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,308 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,308 miles
    Test number
    952209427956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,357 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,357 miles
    Test number
    661191454395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,631 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,631 miles
    Test number
    238609144423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,649 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,649 miles
    Test number
    108559159232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,469 miles (+4,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,469 miles
    Test number
    204751575503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,004 miles
    Test number
    115281378817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,004 miles (+3,344)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,004 miles
    Test number
    474922401722
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,660 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    870160664592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,427 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    196236682810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,299 miles (+473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    166951284608
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail119,826 miles (+6,124)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,826 miles
    Test number
    372555792645
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass113,702 miles (-165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    159919345422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,867 miles (+6,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    996721845203
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass107,578 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    166892924210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear 2x rear child seats fitted

  15. Fail107,550 miles (+11,120)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    240314193694
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear 2x rear child seats fitted

  16. Pass96,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,430 miles
    Test number
    698693304237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,430 miles (+18,426)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,430 miles
    Test number
    418188094119
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass78,004 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    677590893189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,961 miles (+13,171)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    765140002265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteEdge wear to both front tyres

  20. Pass55,790 miles (+17,266)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    849390761155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    924452250117
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 BAW

Does S3 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BAW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BAW?
The MOT on S3 BAW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BAW done?
S3 BAW was recorded at 162,308 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has S3 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BAW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 BAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 BAW find?
S3 BAW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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