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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

S3 FNSMOT history

S3 FNS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

S3 FNS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
175,571 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FNS was last recorded at 175,571 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 21,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,463 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
21,108 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,571 miles
  • 2023 – 154,463 miles
  • 2022 – 130,088 miles
  • 2021 – 109,530 miles
  • 2019 – 109,212 miles
  • 2018 – 107,076 miles
  • 2017 – 105,791 miles
  • 2015 – 103,769 miles
  • 2014 – 102,304 miles
  • 2012 – 98,344 miles
  • 2010 – 97,661 miles
  • 2009 – 94,926 miles
  • 2008 – 89,656 miles
  • 2007 – 82,767 miles
  • 2006 – 74,773 miles
  • 2005 – 62,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,571 miles (+21,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    995020363162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,463 miles (+24,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,463 miles
    Test number
    311306811750
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,088 miles (+20,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,088 miles
    Test number
    986091880021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,530 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,530 miles
    Test number
    464687950526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,212 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    289951215358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,076 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    359844806485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,791 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    238822732232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,769 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    459451917702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,304 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    919591664206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    356820742324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,344 miles (+683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    826870842380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass97,661 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    301145530398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,926 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,926 miles
    Test number
    201847939399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,656 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,656 miles
    Test number
    213209008302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    464443807394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,767 miles (+7,994)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    240372507303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass74,773 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    572726026386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    484635225489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,967 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    844035025366
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Questions about S3 FNS

Does S3 FNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 FNS expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 FNS?
The MOT on S3 FNS expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 FNS done?
S3 FNS was recorded at 175,571 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has S3 FNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FNS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on S3 FNS 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 FNS find?
S3 FNS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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