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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S3 HEOMOT history

S3 HEO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

S3 HEO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
118,116 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HEO was last recorded at 118,116 miles on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2025: 118,116 miles, lower than 203,498 miles on 19 Jul 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,498 miles · 19 Jul 2018
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,116 miles
  • 2018 – 203,498 miles
  • 2017 – 201,112 miles
  • 2016 – 193,225 miles
  • 2014 – 181,454 miles
  • 2013 – 159,817 miles
  • 2012 – 147,507 miles
  • 2011 – 137,076 miles
  • 2009 – 125,282 miles
  • 2008 – 114,152 miles
  • 2007 – 103,700 miles
  • 2006 – 95,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    142692721976
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass118,116 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,116 miles
    Test number
    953523429853
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. FailMileage not read10 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    901974993070
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondition of suspension bushes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on steering and suspension components

  4. Pass203,498 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    203,498 miles
    Test number
    166330879674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFitted with full adult harness

  5. Pass201,112 miles (+7,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    201,112 miles
    Test number
    612894047117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass193,225 miles (+11,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    193,225 miles
    Test number
    211282933625
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass181,454 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,454 miles
    Test number
    306704824420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,381 miles (+21,564)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,381 miles
    Test number
    547148214206
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass159,817 miles (+12,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    159,817 miles
    Test number
    796347213206
    • NoteBaffles in tailpipe are loose

  10. Pass147,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    718030722226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail147,507 miles (+10,431)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    235027312256
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass137,076 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    777120021298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail137,076 miles (+19)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    729995111275
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail137,057 miles (+11,775)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,057 miles
    Test number
    647788661061
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mount rusty
    • NoteRear springs rusty

  15. Pass125,282 miles (+30)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    704623209353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in stering rack

  16. Fail125,252 miles (+11,100)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,252 miles
    Test number
    574833199218
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in stering rack

  17. Pass114,152 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    644003988271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail114,114 miles (+10,414)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    764245458294
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass103,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    871707927246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail103,700 miles (+8,180)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    922807227218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass95,520 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    912461546215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,519 miles1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,519 miles
    Test number
    303905336448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S3 HEO

Does S3 HEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 HEO expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 HEO?
The MOT on S3 HEO expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 HEO done?
S3 HEO was recorded at 118,116 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has S3 HEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HEO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 HEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 HEO find?
S3 HEO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front nail in tyre.

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