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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

S3 LTDMOT history

S3 LTD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 100,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S3 LTD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,601 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LTD was last recorded at 100,601 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 11,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,246 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,355 miles
Average per year
11,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,601 miles
  • 2025 – 89,246 miles
  • 2024 – 75,858 miles
  • 2023 – 63,269 miles
  • 2022 – 50,929 miles
  • 2021 – 39,355 miles
  • 2020 – 33,358 miles
  • 2019 – 22,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,601 miles
    Test number
    761874786345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  2. Fail100,601 miles (+11,355)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,601 miles
    Test number
    305938150109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  3. Pass89,246 miles (+13,388)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    976368678620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,858 miles (+12,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    755459997345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  5. Pass63,269 miles (+12,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    557656664626
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  6. Pass50,929 miles (+11,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    193684753600
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  7. Pass39,355 miles (+5,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    433330679682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  8. Pass33,358 miles (+10,896)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    631652104831
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

  9. Pass22,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    22,462 miles
    Test number
    695364727197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 LTD

Does S3 LTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LTD is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LTD?
The MOT on S3 LTD is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LTD done?
S3 LTD was recorded at 100,601 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,205 miles a year.
Has S3 LTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LTD has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 LTD 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 LTD find?
S3 LTD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; engine cover/under-trays fitted.

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