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BMW 420

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

S3 BWYMOT history

S3 BWY is a black petrol BMW 420 first used on 17 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,137 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BWY was last recorded at 61,137 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2018: 26,283 miles, lower than 28,233 miles on 29 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,481 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,656 miles
Average per year
3,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,137 miles
  • 2025 – 58,481 miles
  • 2024 – 56,808 miles
  • 2023 – 54,612 miles
  • 2022 – 51,938 miles
  • 2021 – 50,419 miles
  • 2020 – 47,662 miles
  • 2019 – 36,772 miles
  • 2018 – 26,283 miles
  • 2017 – 28,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,137 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,137 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,137 miles
    Test number
    995569339149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,481 miles (+1,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    206755041611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass56,808 miles (+2,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    358448610292
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,612 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    253564348567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,938 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    584882616369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    476403242804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,419 miles (+2,757)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    319200352290
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  8. Pass47,662 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    116796760902
    • AdvisoryFront wipers not clearing screen to well, but not restricting visability
  9. Pass36,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    899735945928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,772 miles (+10,489)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    770064260804
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  11. Pass26,283 miles (-1,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,283 miles
    Test number
    444195410723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    304252412168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,223 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,223 miles
    Test number
    126071016635
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 BWY

Does S3 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BWY is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BWY?
The MOT on S3 BWY is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BWY done?
S3 BWY was recorded at 61,137 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,709 miles a year.
Has S3 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BWY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 BWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 BWY find?
S3 BWY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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