
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass126,715 miles (+4,331)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 126,715 miles
- Test number
- 803479772249
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass118,352 miles (+3,119)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 118,352 miles
- Test number
- 693366656460
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass110,104 miles (+4,800)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,104 miles
- Test number
- 745437983136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 105,304 miles
- Test number
- 319229582168
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass104,702 miles (+6,299)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 104,702 miles
- Test number
- 625362081106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 98,403 miles
- Test number
- 994132010225
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass54,681 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,681 miles
- Test number
- 232844098154
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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