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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 COLMOT history

S3 COL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S3 COL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,592 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 COL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 COL was last recorded at 127,592 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,443 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,149 miles
Average per year
3,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,592 miles
  • 2024 – 125,443 miles
  • 2023 – 122,939 miles
  • 2022 – 120,045 miles
  • 2021 – 116,347 miles
  • 2020 – 113,637 miles
  • 2019 – 109,289 miles
  • 2018 – 106,339 miles
  • 2017 – 102,315 miles
  • 2016 – 97,870 miles
  • 2015 – 93,420 miles
  • 2014 – 89,349 miles
  • 2013 – 84,559 miles
  • 2012 – 81,075 miles
  • 2011 – 76,472 miles
  • 2010 – 71,896 miles
  • 2009 – 66,497 miles
  • 2008 – 60,685 miles
  • 2007 – 55,082 miles
  • 2006 – 49,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,592 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,592 miles (+2,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    718275773324
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass125,443 miles (+2,504)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    347780204199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass122,939 miles (+2,894)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    918895116552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  4. Pass120,045 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,045 miles
    Test number
    366179185743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail120,029 miles (+3,682)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,029 miles
    Test number
    754483308886
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,347 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,347 miles
    Test number
    282455287243
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replace Now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perishing cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail116,331 miles (+2,694)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    722778271076
    • MajorEmissions not tested emissions tester issue not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replace Now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perishing cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass113,637 miles (+4,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    464430918584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass109,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,289 miles
    Test number
    633188919947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail109,289 miles (+2,950)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,289 miles
    Test number
    879299883993
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass106,339 miles (+4,024)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    803481372165
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Pass102,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,315 miles
    Test number
    895209727227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,315 miles (+4,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,315 miles
    Test number
    339220941892
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  14. Pass97,870 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    382335394639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,420 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    338608065179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,349 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    788843854175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,559 miles (+3,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    117848963133
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  18. Pass81,075 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    907243872134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,472 miles (+4,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    407921551158
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes are corroding at the rear ends rquire replacement soon

  20. Pass71,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    580950520147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail71,896 miles (+5,399)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    921150620165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,497 miles (+5,812)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,497 miles
    Test number
    170901839158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass60,685 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    734443648104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    621155247177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,082 miles (+5,565)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    623355247102
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass49,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    282165626444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 COL

Does S3 COL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 COL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 COL?
The MOT on S3 COL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 COL done?
S3 COL was recorded at 127,592 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
Has S3 COL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 COL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 COL 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 COL find?
S3 COL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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