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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S3 HYNMOT history

S3 HYN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2022.

S3 HYN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
173,667 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
15 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HYN was last recorded at 173,667 miles on 15 May 2022, 2,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,325 miles · 8 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,342 miles
Average per year
7,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,667 miles
  • 2021 – 171,325 miles
  • 2020 – 168,247 miles
  • 2019 – 161,272 miles
  • 2018 – 161,201 miles
  • 2017 – 153,638 miles
  • 2016 – 146,012 miles
  • 2015 – 137,810 miles
  • 2014 – 127,594 miles
  • 2013 – 123,181 miles
  • 2012 – 114,110 miles
  • 2011 – 105,573 miles
  • 2010 – 92,622 miles
  • 2009 – 86,007 miles
  • 2008 – 67,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 door mirror outer casing missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • The car has been lowered

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,667 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,667 miles
    Test number
    317587553088
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail173,667 miles (+2,342)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,667 miles
    Test number
    350966538342
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass171,325 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    653917110395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,320 miles (+3,073)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,320 miles
    Test number
    116195064593
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass168,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,247 miles
    Test number
    899732719340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe car has been lowered

  6. Fail168,247 miles (+6,975)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,247 miles
    Test number
    978428052157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe car has been lowered

  7. Pass161,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    788697714706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe car has been lowered

  8. Fail161,272 miles (+71)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    733100254775
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt without nut where the nsf has a nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe car has been lowered
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on

  9. Fail161,201 miles (+7,563)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,201 miles
    Test number
    833369628666
    • DangerousCentral Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm back bush slight play

  10. Pass153,638 miles (+7,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    926137387800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link top rubber starting to det
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer casing on mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryThe car has been lowered

  11. Pass146,012 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,012 miles
    Test number
    395490099846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just meets requirements

  12. Fail145,924 miles (+141)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,924 miles
    Test number
    119841451750
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front side light bulbs, a light tint of blue colour
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted top & bottom
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered all around

  13. Fail145,783 miles (+7,973)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,783 miles
    Test number
    655264074887
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front side light bulbs, a light tint of blue colour
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted top & bottom
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered all around

  14. Pass137,810 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    869592985825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,261 miles (+9,667)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,261 miles
    Test number
    681931085579
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  16. Pass127,594 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,594 miles
    Test number
    985490294264
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail127,594 miles (+4,413)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,594 miles
    Test number
    437790594268
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edges
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass123,181 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,181 miles
    Test number
    826942003367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    736601722347
    • NoteAll four tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail114,110 miles (+8,537)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    275240322306
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAll four tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass105,573 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    599900081290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail105,042 miles (+12,420)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    508030771236
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  23. Pass92,622 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    292654960267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,007 miles (+18,283)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    370474749429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpension components corroded

  25. Pass67,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    214332648209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HYN

Does S3 HYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 HYN expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 HYN?
The MOT on S3 HYN expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 HYN done?
S3 HYN was recorded at 173,667 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2022, an average of 7,728 miles a year.
Has S3 HYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HYN has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 HYN 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 HYN find?
S3 HYN passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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