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Black · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

S3 LKMMOT history

S3 LKM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 78,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S3 LKM 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,520 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
18 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LKM was last recorded at 78,520 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 11,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,735 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,785 miles
Average per year
10,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,520 miles
  • 2025 – 66,735 miles
  • 2024 – 55,831 miles
  • 2023 – 47,908 miles
  • 2022 – 37,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,520 miles (+11,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    685239525320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,735 miles (+10,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    949977223138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,831 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    378127804282
    • 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))

  4. Pass55,685 miles (+7,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    934711930791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass47,908 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    161709969626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    503674865406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,052 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    886373738687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S3 LKM

Does S3 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LKM is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LKM?
The MOT on S3 LKM is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LKM done?
S3 LKM was recorded at 78,520 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,152 miles a year.
Has S3 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LKM has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 LKM 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 LKM find?
S3 LKM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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