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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S3 BMYMOT history

S3 BMY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S3 BMY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,542 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BMY
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
4 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BMY was last recorded at 110,542 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,532 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,542 miles
  • 2024 – 110,258 miles
  • 2023 – 105,589 miles
  • 2022 – 100,361 miles
  • 2021 – 94,866 miles
  • 2020 – 91,529 miles
  • 2019 – 87,502 miles
  • 2018 – 82,252 miles
  • 2017 – 78,062 miles
  • 2016 – 73,419 miles
  • 2015 – 68,517 miles
  • 2014 – 64,488 miles
  • 2013 – 61,166 miles
  • 2012 – 54,059 miles
  • 2011 – 43,876 miles
  • 2010 – 39,861 miles
  • 2009 – 31,141 miles
  • 2008 – 25,716 miles
  • 2007 – 19,111 miles
  • 2006 – 13,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,542 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear over petrol tank and offside front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders 225/40/18 92 y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94 y goodyear eagle f1

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,542 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,542 miles
    Test number
    663490043560
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear over petrol tank and offside front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail110,532 miles (+274)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    749754428677
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear over petrol tank and offside front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,258 miles (+4,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    692010333755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

  4. Pass105,589 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    150765746843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders 225/40/18 92 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94 y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded

  5. Fail105,574 miles (+5,213)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,574 miles
    Test number
    841662891614
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders 225/40/18 92 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94 y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded

  6. Pass100,361 miles (+5,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    239617149284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  7. Pass94,866 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    692325076282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass91,529 miles (+4,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    608880196020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 94 y goodyear eagle F1 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,502 miles (+5,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    979420834602
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,252 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    272997648123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r18 94 y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,062 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    163086182526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,419 miles (+4,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    261095652914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 92y goodyear eagle F1 fitted (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,517 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    366185425495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    519947324275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,488 miles (+3,322)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    515730624223
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,166 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    105919373170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,059 miles (+10,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    196041662160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail43,876 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    288808661409
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear indecator bulbs starting to discolour
    • NoteFluid level in brake master cylinder resevoir below maximum but above minimum
    • NoteHand brake lever travel high

  19. Pass43,876 miles (+4,015)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    325498761171
    • NoteBoth rear indecator bulbs starting to discolour
    • NoteFluid level in brake master cylinder resevoir below maximum but above minimum
    • NoteHand brake lever travel high

  20. Pass39,861 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,861 miles
    Test number
    181672680100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,141 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    274571989196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,716 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,716 miles
    Test number
    490056768179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,111 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,111 miles
    Test number
    164415957110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass13,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,738 miles
    Test number
    460671556187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,738 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,738 miles
    Test number
    260241156175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S front tyre has some outer sidewall damage

Questions about S3 BMY

Does S3 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BMY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 BMY?
The MOT on S3 BMY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BMY done?
S3 BMY was recorded at 110,542 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has S3 BMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BMY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 BMY 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 BMY find?
S3 BMY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear over petrol tank and offside front pipes corroded.

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