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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S3 DHWMOT history

S3 DHW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 122,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S3 DHW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,679 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DHW was last recorded at 122,679 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,022 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,657 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,679 miles
  • 2025 – 121,022 miles
  • 2024 – 119,490 miles
  • 2023 – 117,844 miles
  • 2022 – 116,313 miles
  • 2021 – 115,106 miles
  • 2020 – 114,010 miles
  • 2019 – 112,510 miles
  • 2018 – 110,536 miles
  • 2017 – 108,978 miles
  • 2016 – 107,293 miles
  • 2015 – 105,989 miles
  • 2014 – 104,312 miles
  • 2013 – 98,418 miles
  • 2012 – 92,515 miles
  • 2011 – 84,576 miles
  • 2010 – 77,079 miles
  • 2009 – 69,106 miles
  • 2008 – 61,623 miles
  • 2007 – 52,468 miles
  • 2006 – 43,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake lower than expected
  • AdvisoryRear driveshaft gators slightly leaking grease

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear floor corroded by grommet hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,679 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,679 miles
    Test number
    973622206292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake lower than expected
    • AdvisoryRear driveshaft gators slightly leaking grease

  2. Pass121,022 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,022 miles
    Test number
    336272365043
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded by grommet hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail120,968 miles (+1,478)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    184495102846
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose positioned wrong
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded by grommet hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass119,490 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    970884043405
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,844 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    393236920414
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,844 miles (+1,531)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    202239637026
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    194869659399
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail116,313 miles (+1,207)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    546119109057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,106 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    646669822243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,010 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    653055251046
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required

  11. Fail114,009 miles (+1,499)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,009 miles
    Test number
    974607466540
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,510 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    275846495765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect imited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Fail112,508 miles (+1,972)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,508 miles
    Test number
    331155276113
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect imited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  14. Pass110,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    825892916833
    • AdvisoryWipers poor clears screen ok

  15. Fail110,536 miles (+1,558)5 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    684999616871
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor clears screen ok

  16. Pass108,978 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    357146663432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,915 miles (+1,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    795705813878
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass107,293 miles (+1,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    362921969377
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met 16%

  19. Pass105,989 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    185068995023
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass104,312 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,312 miles
    Test number
    426719094044
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail104,283 miles (+5,865)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    927983794048
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass98,418 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    946876083001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits on inner sidewall

  23. Fail98,418 miles (+5,903)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    577776383023
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Pass92,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    367792602192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,515 miles (+7,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    968002102136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass84,576 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    596329781037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,541 miles (+7,462)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    229463681034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass77,079 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    591131880013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    242822399070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,106 miles (+7,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    593999989039
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  31. Pass61,623 miles (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    551379828167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass52,468 miles (+8,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    751005137142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  33. Pass43,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    264019036113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DHW

Does S3 DHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DHW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DHW?
The MOT on S3 DHW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DHW done?
S3 DHW was recorded at 122,679 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has S3 DHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DHW has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 DHW 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 DHW find?
S3 DHW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear park brake lower than expected; rear driveshaft gators slightly leaking grease.

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