BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
S3 BMRMOT history
S3 BMR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 137,376 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 BMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 BMR was last recorded at 137,376 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,656 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,720 miles
- Average per year
- 7,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,376 miles
- 2025 – 133,656 miles
- 2024 – 129,570 miles
- 2023 – 124,133 miles
- 2022 – 117,707 miles
- 2021 – 110,310 miles
- 2020 – 105,142 miles
- 2019 – 100,870 miles
- 2018 – 94,891 miles
- 2017 – 84,292 miles
- 2016 – 75,683 miles
- 2015 – 67,283 miles
- 2014 – 59,440 miles
- 2013 – 48,791 miles
- 2012 – 42,459 miles
- 2011 – 34,171 miles
- 2010 – 25,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,376 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
All Tyre valves cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
All tyre valves lightly perished.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,376 miles (+3,720)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 137,376 miles
- Test number
- 786465762362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,656 miles (+4,086)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 133,656 miles
- Test number
- 942258595649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,570 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,570 miles
- Test number
- 772364743074
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,133 miles (+6,426)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,133 miles
- Test number
- 775079730900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded/insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,707 miles (+7,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,707 miles
- Test number
- 709123553218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,310 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 110,310 miles
- Test number
- 528133105114
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,142 miles (+4,272)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 105,142 miles
- Test number
- 380836884169
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,870 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,870 miles
- Test number
- 437647551783
- AdvisoryAll Tyre valves cracking
Fail100,869 miles (+5,978)2 major3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,869 miles
- Test number
- 670457561548
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll Tyre valves cracking
Pass94,891 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,891 miles
- Test number
- 772669124633
- AdvisoryAll tyre valves lightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail94,891 miles (+10,599)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,891 miles
- Test number
- 141375139459
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll tyre valves lightly perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,292 miles (+8,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 84,292 miles
- Test number
- 981578174587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,683 miles (+8,400)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,683 miles
- Test number
- 716750935362
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,283 miles (+7,843)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 67,283 miles
- Test number
- 709047635281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,440 miles (+10,649)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,440 miles
- Test number
- 558540434226
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteFront exhaust clamp is broken but exhaust is secure
Pass48,791 miles (+6,332)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,791 miles
- Test number
- 616908213222
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,459 miles (+8,288)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,459 miles
- Test number
- 216520822260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 34,171 miles
- Test number
- 915711121273
- 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)
Fail34,171 miles (+8,955)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,171 miles
- Test number
- 797381721209
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass25,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,216 miles
- Test number
- 863706430258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 BMR
- Does S3 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BMR is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 BMR?
- The MOT on S3 BMR is valid until 1 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 BMR done?
- S3 BMR was recorded at 137,376 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,018 miles a year.
- Has S3 BMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 BMR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on S3 BMR 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 BMR find?
- S3 BMR passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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