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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc

S3 LMPMOT history

S3 LMP is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 33,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

S3 LMP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
33,622 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LMP was last recorded at 33,622 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,666 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
1,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,622 miles
  • 2025 – 32,666 miles
  • 2024 – 32,357 miles
  • 2023 – 32,144 miles
  • 2022 – 31,783 miles
  • 2021 – 31,620 miles
  • 2020 – 31,177 miles
  • 2019 – 30,859 miles
  • 2018 – 30,202 miles
  • 2017 – 29,755 miles
  • 2016 – 29,313 miles
  • 2015 – 28,555 miles
  • 2014 – 27,565 miles
  • 2013 – 23,140 miles
  • 2012 – 17,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,622 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake pipes and ferrules on flexi pipes corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,622 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    819453835985
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake pipes and ferrules on flexi pipes corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass32,666 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    616126715043
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail32,665 miles (+308)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    177778044579
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass32,357 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    621307638356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,144 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,144 miles
    Test number
    362231017481
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail32,136 miles (+353)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    501684736460
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM light on
  7. Pass31,783 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    940745768194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,620 miles (+443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,620 miles
    Test number
    551225512592
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass31,177 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    665321608939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,176 miles (+317)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    771268330348
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive pinion seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass30,859 miles (+657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    128946393683
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,202 miles (+447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    667919535539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers now smearing.
  13. Pass29,755 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    709751056079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,313 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    294153058395
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass28,555 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    115207145440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,565 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    365302854073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,140 miles (+5,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,140 miles
    Test number
    737877353008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass17,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    799097562020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 LMP

Does S3 LMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LMP is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LMP?
The MOT on S3 LMP is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LMP done?
S3 LMP was recorded at 33,622 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
Has S3 LMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LMP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 LMP 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 LMP find?
S3 LMP passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake pipes and ferrules on flexi pipes corroding.

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