BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S3 HELMOT history
S3 HEL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 111,256 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 HEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 HEL was last recorded at 111,256 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,383 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,873 miles
- Average per year
- 6,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,256 miles
- 2025 – 105,383 miles
- 2024 – 101,341 miles
- 2023 – 96,643 miles
- 2021 – 91,319 miles
- 2020 – 90,905 miles
- 2019 – 80,513 miles
- 2018 – 67,655 miles
- 2017 – 56,819 miles
- 2016 – 46,081 miles
- 2015 – 34,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,256 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi to caliper
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,256 miles (+5,873)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 111,256 miles
- Test number
- 196264362810
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass105,383 miles (+4,042)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,383 miles
- Test number
- 628017623658
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,341 miles (+130)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 101,341 miles
- Test number
- 262003899919
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail101,211 miles (+4,568)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,211 miles
- Test number
- 887712934043
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,643 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 468033405757
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,626 miles (+5,307)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,626 miles
- Test number
- 144829617576
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,319 miles (+414)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 91,319 miles
- Test number
- 595098313058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,905 miles (+10,392)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,905 miles
- Test number
- 788642036611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass80,513 miles (+12,858)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,513 miles
- Test number
- 910172205601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT REAR PIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT REAR PIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryREAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE,
Pass67,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 67,655 miles
- Test number
- 487345755301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,646 miles (+10,827)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,646 miles
- Test number
- 164758397932
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass56,819 miles (+10,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 56,819 miles
- Test number
- 411137466276
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass46,081 miles (+11,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,081 miles
- Test number
- 116592461823
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers & under trays fitted
Pass34,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 34,328 miles
- Test number
- 328514483491
- AdvisoryEmission too low too detect
- AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted
Questions about S3 HEL
- Does S3 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 HEL?
- The MOT on S3 HEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 HEL done?
- S3 HEL was recorded at 111,256 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
- Has S3 HEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 HEL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 HEL 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 HEL find?
- S3 HEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 4 more.
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