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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

S3 BOLMOT history

S3 BOL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

S3 BOL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
171,672 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BOL was last recorded at 171,672 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,183 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
5,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,672 miles
  • 2024 – 171,183 miles
  • 2023 – 170,391 miles
  • 2022 – 169,651 miles
  • 2021 – 169,168 miles
  • 2020 – 168,739 miles
  • 2019 – 168,048 miles
  • 2018 – 166,900 miles
  • 2017 – 164,895 miles
  • 2016 – 163,819 miles
  • 2015 – 156,780 miles
  • 2014 – 148,213 miles
  • 2013 – 144,180 miles
  • 2012 – 138,135 miles
  • 2011 – 129,979 miles
  • 2010 – 118,178 miles
  • 2009 – 107,086 miles
  • 2008 – 91,448 miles
  • 2007 – 80,414 miles
  • 2006 – 67,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,672 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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,672 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,672 miles
    Test number
    328981484553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,183 miles
    Test number
    150060610698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail171,183 miles (+792)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,183 miles
    Test number
    900270943592
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass170,391 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,391 miles
    Test number
    686546988800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass169,651 miles (+483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,651 miles
    Test number
    483575712583
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorbers body corroded

  6. Pass169,168 miles (+429)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,168 miles
    Test number
    809615822207
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass168,739 miles (+691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,739 miles
    Test number
    610936685082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,048 miles (+1,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,048 miles
    Test number
    533155707868
    • AdvisoryNear front and rear off side rear jacking point corroded

  9. Pass166,900 miles (+2,005)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,900 miles
    Test number
    261330727436
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass164,895 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,895 miles
    Test number
    110025358423
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear jacking point corroded

  11. Pass163,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    642762153211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,819 miles (+7,039)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    614391260680
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass156,780 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,780 miles
    Test number
    197341175176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,213 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,213 miles
    Test number
    307331494082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  15. Fail148,211 miles (+4,031)7 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,211 miles
    Test number
    896060994030
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  16. Pass144,180 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    425442943148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,135 miles (+8,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,135 miles
    Test number
    555905562079
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass129,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    349417961073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,979 miles (+11,801)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    646566461064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail118,178 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    364540830018
    • 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)

  21. Pass118,178 miles (+11,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    842400330095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,086 miles (+15,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    164509679063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,448 miles (+11,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    504742178079
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass80,414 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,414 miles
    Test number
    153946167435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    444765746061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BOL

Does S3 BOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BOL expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BOL?
The MOT on S3 BOL expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BOL done?
S3 BOL was recorded at 171,672 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 5,316 miles a year.
Has S3 BOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BOL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 BOL 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 BOL find?
S3 BOL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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