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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S3 BFBMOT history

S3 BFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

S3 BFB 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 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
115,516 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BFB was last recorded at 115,516 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,327 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,189 miles
Average per year
4,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,516 miles
  • 2022 – 110,661 miles
  • 2021 – 108,255 miles
  • 2020 – 106,303 miles
  • 2019 – 102,154 miles
  • 2018 – 99,324 miles
  • 2016 – 99,038 miles
  • 2015 – 98,270 miles
  • 2014 – 96,581 miles
  • 2013 – 94,065 miles
  • 2012 – 89,950 miles
  • 2011 – 85,010 miles
  • 2009 – 65,706 miles
  • 2008 – 55,507 miles
  • 2007 – 41,228 miles
  • 2006 – 30,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,516 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,516 miles
    Test number
    385744489343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,327 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,327 miles
    Test number
    878636490085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass110,661 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    508956377042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,255 miles
    Test number
    110232719961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,255 miles (+1,952)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,255 miles
    Test number
    243608213003
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass106,303 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,303 miles
    Test number
    318181412700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,154 miles (+2,830)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,154 miles
    Test number
    853386790513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner,floor/sill has slight damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen but out of eye view
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just made 18%
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal in poor condition

  8. Pass99,324 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    824834267422
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap rubber pershing

  9. Pass99,038 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    950524224865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,270 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    792230292118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,581 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    657158894205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,065 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    855506293250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,950 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    395737392493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,936 miles (+4,926)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    657212792276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass85,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    715734901346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,010 miles (+3,500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    228494201345
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass81,510 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,510 miles
    Test number
    125235221421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,499 miles (+15,793)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    909204011017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCuts in the outer sidewall of the offside front tyre

  19. Pass65,706 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    564251009352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres fitted incorrectley rotation and have slight damage to tyre walls

  20. Fail65,706 miles (+10,199)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    444491309437
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres fitted incorrectley rotation and have slight damage to tyre walls

  21. Fail55,507 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    150294478253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,507 miles (+14,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    600154578222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass41,228 miles (+10,885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    210174557268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,343 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    333718446478
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side indictor lens cracked

Questions about S3 BFB

Does S3 BFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BFB expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BFB?
The MOT on S3 BFB expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BFB done?
S3 BFB was recorded at 115,516 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 4,656 miles a year.
Has S3 BFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BFB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 BFB 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 BFB find?
S3 BFB passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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