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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

S3 EMXMOT history

S3 EMX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S3 EMX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,178 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EMX was last recorded at 86,178 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 12,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,063 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,115 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,178 miles
  • 2025 – 74,063 miles
  • 2024 – 60,612 miles
  • 2023 – 55,629 miles
  • 2022 – 48,457 miles
  • 2021 – 41,253 miles
  • 2020 – 34,573 miles
  • 2019 – 27,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,178 miles (+12,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    416196723067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    736675309611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,063 miles (+13,451)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    708820872617
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,612 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,612 miles
    Test number
    639181308160
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail60,612 miles (+4,983)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,612 miles
    Test number
    505240057031
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass55,629 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    577790501300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,457 miles (+7,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    302220434626
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass41,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,253 miles
    Test number
    724538475740
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail41,253 miles (+6,680)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,253 miles
    Test number
    788638709772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass34,573 miles (+6,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,573 miles
    Test number
    834453970168
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnnder trays fitted
  11. Pass27,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,917 miles
    Test number
    603697993341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 EMX

Does S3 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EMX is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 EMX?
The MOT on S3 EMX is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EMX done?
S3 EMX was recorded at 86,178 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has S3 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EMX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 EMX 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 EMX find?
S3 EMX passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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