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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,926 cc

S3 CFWMOT history

S3 CFW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

S3 CFW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,336 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CFW was last recorded at 120,336 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,295 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
5,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,336 miles
  • 2025 – 114,714 miles
  • 2024 – 110,205 miles
  • 2023 – 104,292 miles
  • 2022 – 97,673 miles
  • 2021 – 93,713 miles
  • 2020 – 89,691 miles
  • 2019 – 83,892 miles
  • 2018 – 78,860 miles
  • 2017 – 72,799 miles
  • 2016 – 67,376 miles
  • 2015 – 61,692 miles
  • 2014 – 58,831 miles
  • 2013 – 55,697 miles
  • 2012 – 52,747 miles
  • 2011 – 41,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,336 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    171171431149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail120,295 miles (+5,581)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,295 miles
    Test number
    644694866322
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass114,714 miles (+4,509)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    841908815613
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,205 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    703496814628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,104 miles (+5,812)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    624001833872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,292 miles (+461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,292 miles
    Test number
    636777592811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail103,831 miles (+6,158)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,831 miles
    Test number
    923845636611
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,673 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    246456383896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass93,713 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    414518542347
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

  10. Pass89,691 miles (+5,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    542350854525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,892 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    701935964404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,860 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    767994224271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,799 miles (+5,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    335068998582
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on 3mm

  14. Pass67,376 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    442096363739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,692 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,692 miles
    Test number
    897527015051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,831 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    897175924080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,697 miles (+2,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    716861813076
    • NoteFront tyres bald inner tread

  18. Pass52,747 miles (+11,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    697941232094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    955127571039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CFW

Does S3 CFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CFW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CFW?
The MOT on S3 CFW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CFW done?
S3 CFW was recorded at 120,336 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 5,324 miles a year.
Has S3 CFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CFW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 CFW 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 CFW find?
S3 CFW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, and 3 more.

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