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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S3 BDVMOT history

S3 BDV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S3 BDV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
202,381 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 BDV was last recorded at 202,381 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,969 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,412 miles
Average per year
10,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,381 miles
  • 2024 – 200,969 miles
  • 2023 – 194,466 miles
  • 2022 – 185,844 miles
  • 2021 – 175,859 miles
  • 2020 – 168,159 miles
  • 2019 – 156,915 miles
  • 2018 – 145,659 miles
  • 2017 – 136,974 miles
  • 2016 – 129,330 miles
  • 2015 – 118,003 miles
  • 2014 – 103,229 miles
  • 2013 – 88,708 miles
  • 2012 – 71,015 miles
  • 2011 – 56,732 miles
  • 2010 – 42,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,381 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,381 miles (+1,412)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,381 miles
    Test number
    647516135453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    200,969 miles
    Test number
    417352367145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge/Pressure Appears Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

  3. Fail200,969 miles (+6,503)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,969 miles
    Test number
    851286817132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge/Pressure Appears Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

  4. Pass194,466 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    194,466 miles
    Test number
    857909094869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,844 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    185,844 miles
    Test number
    933079709528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,859 miles (+7,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,859 miles
    Test number
    134320360754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre's Wearing Edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

  7. Pass168,159 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,159 miles
    Test number
    392574342012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail168,136 miles (+11,221)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,136 miles
    Test number
    644299759678
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass156,915 miles (+11,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,915 miles
    Test number
    278752330676
    • AdvisoryFas not detected

  10. Pass145,659 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,659 miles
    Test number
    549343773177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,974 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,974 miles
    Test number
    366087296214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,330 miles (+11,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,330 miles
    Test number
    554739563454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,003 miles (+14,774)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    318686445180
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on wear indicators aprox. 3mm

  14. Pass103,229 miles (+14,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,229 miles
    Test number
    425669844107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass88,708 miles (+17,693)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    275569643164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,015 miles (+14,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    899912042172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,732 miles (+14,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    309153141144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    230396040478
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 BDV

Does S3 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BDV expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BDV?
The MOT on S3 BDV expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BDV done?
S3 BDV was recorded at 202,381 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,249 miles a year.
Has S3 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BDV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 BDV 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 BDV find?
S3 BDV failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear road wheel fractured; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 3 more.

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