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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

S3 JFMMOT history

S3 JFM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S3 JFM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,178 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JFM was last recorded at 64,178 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,972 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
2,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,178 miles
  • 2025 – 63,972 miles
  • 2024 – 63,441 miles
  • 2023 – 62,526 miles
  • 2022 – 61,439 miles
  • 2021 – 59,798 miles
  • 2020 – 59,579 miles
  • 2019 – 58,648 miles
  • 2017 – 51,249 miles
  • 2016 – 48,850 miles
  • 2015 – 47,729 miles
  • 2013 – 47,031 miles
  • 2012 – 45,337 miles
  • 2011 – 42,911 miles
  • 2010 – 41,692 miles
  • 2009 – 37,764 miles
  • 2008 – 32,639 miles
  • 2007 – 24,574 miles
  • 2006 – 17,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,178 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    692576918894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass63,972 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    632233905218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,441 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    344128790121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass62,526 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    184529106976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,439 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    738219090799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,798 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    996997909698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,579 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    814870836157
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail59,560 miles (+912)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    471575260560
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass58,648 miles (+3,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    758827315046
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,405 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    777069728315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split

  11. Pass51,249 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    904061408857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,578 miles (+728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,578 miles
    Test number
    466954636209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,850 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    977285340687
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass47,729 miles (+698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    675364815021
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

  15. Pass47,031 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    406051363484
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass45,337 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    447173662424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,911 miles (+1,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    737327651379
    • NoteFront wipers worn. view of road ok
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked. rear view is still visible

  18. Pass41,692 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,692 miles
    Test number
    664253160344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,764 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    331642159367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass37,764 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    604522159327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,639 miles (+3,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    724308358361
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass28,792 miles (+137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    170499208473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail28,655 miles (+4,081)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,655 miles
    Test number
    704634808015
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,574 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,574 miles
    Test number
    794758317003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,132 miles
    Test number
    151745556487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,132 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,132 miles
    Test number
    640665956087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S3 JFM

Does S3 JFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JFM is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JFM?
The MOT on S3 JFM is valid until 25 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 JFM done?
S3 JFM was recorded at 64,178 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,277 miles a year.
Has S3 JFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JFM has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 JFM 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 JFM find?
S3 JFM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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