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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S3 HSJMOT history

S3 HSJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S3 HSJ black 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,379 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HSJ was last recorded at 143,379 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,727 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,652 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,379 miles
  • 2025 – 134,727 miles
  • 2024 – 127,516 miles
  • 2023 – 122,462 miles
  • 2022 – 120,291 miles
  • 2021 – 117,722 miles
  • 2020 – 115,070 miles
  • 2019 – 112,254 miles
  • 2018 – 106,235 miles
  • 2017 – 98,687 miles
  • 2016 – 89,186 miles
  • 2015 – 79,581 miles
  • 2014 – 67,481 miles
  • 2013 – 56,051 miles
  • 2012 – 47,535 miles
  • 2011 – 41,134 miles
  • 2010 – 34,087 miles
  • 2009 – 26,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,379 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,379 miles (+8,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,379 miles
    Test number
    914216925645
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass134,727 miles (+7,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,727 miles
    Test number
    511933250861
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass127,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    986126680219
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail127,516 miles (+5,054)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    139687410715
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass122,462 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    775832575942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,291 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    481230321532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    726333443289
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail117,722 miles (+2,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    357502253381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass115,070 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    585397779235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,254 miles (+6,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,254 miles
    Test number
    277188942578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass106,235 miles (+7,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,235 miles
    Test number
    997228115101
    • 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))
  12. Pass98,687 miles (+9,501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    667919872678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  13. Pass89,186 miles (+9,605)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    298034768470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of underside components
  14. Pass79,581 miles (+237)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    408730745217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail79,344 miles (+11,863)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    205120135223
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass67,481 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    417010534287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    917533493163
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail56,051 miles (+8,516)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    488893493101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
  19. Pass47,535 miles (+6,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,535 miles
    Test number
    429393992132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass41,134 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    566656981181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,087 miles (+7,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    363760400405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass26,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    472131759276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 HSJ

Does S3 HSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HSJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HSJ?
The MOT on S3 HSJ is valid until 24 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 HSJ done?
S3 HSJ was recorded at 143,379 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has S3 HSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HSJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 HSJ 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 HSJ find?
S3 HSJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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