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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S3 DCBMOT history

S3 DCB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S3 DCB blue 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,850 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DCB was last recorded at 143,850 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 6,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,746 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,104 miles
Average per year
5,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,850 miles
  • 2025 – 137,746 miles
  • 2024 – 130,394 miles
  • 2023 – 122,875 miles
  • 2022 – 114,185 miles
  • 2021 – 106,759 miles
  • 2020 – 100,526 miles
  • 2019 – 95,123 miles
  • 2018 – 89,900 miles
  • 2017 – 85,690 miles
  • 2016 – 81,064 miles
  • 2015 – 76,662 miles
  • 2014 – 72,064 miles
  • 2013 – 68,533 miles
  • 2012 – 65,692 miles
  • 2011 – 64,290 miles
  • 2010 – 59,589 miles
  • 2009 – 54,208 miles
  • 2008 – 47,917 miles
  • 2007 – 40,377 miles
  • 2006 – 30,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,850 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,850 miles (+6,104)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    727756093420
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,746 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    676176033180
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Fail137,746 miles (+7,352)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    259298127221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Pass130,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,394 miles
    Test number
    387979738500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,394 miles (+7,519)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,394 miles
    Test number
    190181390367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,875 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    661939237255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,185 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    866415107541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    635023057713
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,759 miles (+6,233)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    618011997406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,526 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,526 miles
    Test number
    306881422516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,123 miles
    Test number
    646746048399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,123 miles (+5,223)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,123 miles
    Test number
    264953744653
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass89,900 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    573948417868
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,690 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    683764131166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPetrol filler cap seal getting perished

  15. Pass81,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    962128173643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,064 miles (+4,402)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    310010896518
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass76,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    917632165129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail76,662 miles (+4,598)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    227102465450
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass72,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    709724454114
    • NoteRear number plate is of a slightly dirrerent font to standard

  20. Fail72,064 miles (+3,531)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    298604154441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate is of a slightly dirrerent font to standard

  21. Fail68,533 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    649363613197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass68,533 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    965993413168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,692 miles (+1,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    257745712145
    • NoteDifferent font on rear number plate

  24. Pass64,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    575013831113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,290 miles (+4,701)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    559333631169
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail59,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    250759010474
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass59,589 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    284649810431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,208 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    894943499041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,917 miles (+7,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    284452698088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass40,377 miles (+9,671)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,377 miles
    Test number
    454255997066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on extreme edges -----under inflated
    • NoteSlight cracking of rear inner side walls

  31. Pass30,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    772214496091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,704 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,704 miles
    Test number
    580694996082
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S3 DCB

Does S3 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DCB is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DCB?
The MOT on S3 DCB is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DCB done?
S3 DCB was recorded at 143,850 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,528 miles a year.
Has S3 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DCB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 DCB 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 DCB find?
S3 DCB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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