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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 GBWMOT history

S3 GBW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

S3 GBW green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,889 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GBW was last recorded at 162,889 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2009: 29,313 miles, lower than 128,190 miles on 17 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,843 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,889 miles
  • 2025 – 162,843 miles
  • 2024 – 160,957 miles
  • 2023 – 158,928 miles
  • 2022 – 156,324 miles
  • 2021 – 153,276 miles
  • 2020 – 150,440 miles
  • 2019 – 148,969 miles
  • 2018 – 146,519 miles
  • 2017 – 144,330 miles
  • 2016 – 142,306 miles
  • 2015 – 139,116 miles
  • 2010 – 136,201 miles
  • 2009 – 29,313 miles
  • 2008 – 128,190 miles
  • 2007 – 116,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,889 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS/NS SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,889 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,889 miles
    Test number
    621253519730
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS/NS SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass162,843 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,843 miles
    Test number
    906795950895
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front + jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front + jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass160,957 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,957 miles
    Test number
    395295680711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,928 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,928 miles
    Test number
    246022566498
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s + n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass156,324 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,324 miles
    Test number
    908968923019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,276 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,276 miles
    Test number
    633772786805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,440 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,440 miles
    Test number
    647187119219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,969 miles (+2,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,969 miles
    Test number
    469149511996
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass146,519 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,519 miles
    Test number
    136833035244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,330 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    605582607797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass142,306 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,306 miles
    Test number
    189288369037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass139,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,116 miles
    Test number
    128858015228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail139,116 miles (+2,915)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,116 miles
    Test number
    947778715201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass136,201 miles (+106,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    281968140340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,313 miles (-98,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    880297939326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    702642558319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,190 miles (+11,665)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    980962758358
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass116,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    441388687269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GBW

Does S3 GBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GBW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GBW?
The MOT on S3 GBW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GBW done?
S3 GBW was recorded at 162,889 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,448 miles a year.
Has S3 GBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GBW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S3 GBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 GBW find?
S3 GBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os/ns sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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