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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S3 DJVMOT history

S3 DJV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S3 DJV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,151 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DJV was last recorded at 201,151 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 12,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,742 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,409 miles
Average per year
8,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,151 miles
  • 2025 – 188,742 miles
  • 2024 – 178,598 miles
  • 2023 – 167,845 miles
  • 2022 – 160,491 miles
  • 2021 – 153,225 miles
  • 2019 – 145,082 miles
  • 2018 – 136,955 miles
  • 2017 – 126,715 miles
  • 2016 – 122,384 miles
  • 2015 – 118,352 miles
  • 2014 – 115,233 miles
  • 2013 – 110,104 miles
  • 2012 – 105,304 miles
  • 2011 – 104,702 miles
  • 2010 – 98,403 miles
  • 2009 – 77,886 miles
  • 2008 – 54,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,151 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,151 miles (+12,409)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,151 miles
    Test number
    453707803076
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass188,742 miles (+341)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,742 miles
    Test number
    383763474021
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail188,401 miles (+9,803)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,401 miles
    Test number
    858407807865
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  4. Pass178,598 miles (+10,753)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,598 miles
    Test number
    933683607450
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass167,845 miles (+7,354)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,845 miles
    Test number
    921882511788
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass160,491 miles (+219)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    643109421879
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail160,272 miles (+7,047)2 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,272 miles
    Test number
    407207689539
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass153,225 miles (+8,143)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,225 miles
    Test number
    818705382811
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass145,082 miles (+8,127)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    999571172660
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass136,955 miles (+10,240)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,955 miles
    Test number
    772909462145
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass126,715 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,715 miles
    Test number
    803479772249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,384 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    453258833416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass118,352 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    693366656460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,233 miles (+5,129)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,233 miles
    Test number
    106158134249
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail110,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    439657383163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass110,104 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    745437983136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    319229582168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,304 miles (+602)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    399919482129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass104,702 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,702 miles
    Test number
    625362081106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    994132010225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,403 miles (+20,517)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    440782010215
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBellpan fitted,some items/areas not assessed
    • NoteCurrent handbrake efforts-n/s 50 kg,o/s 210kg
    • NoteFront discs wear/corroded
    • NoteO/s no plate light cover missing
  22. Pass77,886 miles (+23,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    193788589116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass54,681 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    232844098154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,470 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    274127788178
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f inner shield insecure

Questions about S3 DJV

Does S3 DJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DJV is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DJV?
The MOT on S3 DJV is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DJV done?
S3 DJV was recorded at 201,151 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,259 miles a year.
Has S3 DJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DJV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 DJV 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 DJV find?
S3 DJV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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