BMW 118
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
S3 LVDMOT history
S3 LVD is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 135,793 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 LVD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 LVD was last recorded at 135,793 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,727 miles · 14 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 66 miles
- Average per year
- 8,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,793 miles
- 2024 – 129,138 miles
- 2023 – 119,774 miles
- 2022 – 113,626 miles
- 2021 – 107,960 miles
- 2020 – 99,997 miles
- 2019 – 84,842 miles
- 2018 – 73,945 miles
- 2017 – 63,507 miles
- 2016 – 57,271 miles
- 2015 – 49,154 miles
- 2014 – 42,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,793 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering.
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,793 miles (+66)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 135,793 miles
- Test number
- 860030559543
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,727 miles (+6,589)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,727 miles
- Test number
- 758168908851
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,138 miles (+9,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 129,138 miles
- Test number
- 391654351496
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 119,774 miles
- Test number
- 659607612721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,774 miles (+6,148)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,774 miles
- Test number
- 157514610178
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,626 miles (+5,666)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,626 miles
- Test number
- 863072300335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,960 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,960 miles
- Test number
- 509934802390
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,947 miles (+2)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,947 miles
- Test number
- 434597943688
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,945 miles (+7,948)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,945 miles
- Test number
- 822715601231
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass99,997 miles (+15,155)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,997 miles
- Test number
- 192160401431
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
Pass84,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,842 miles
- Test number
- 740462580950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail84,842 miles (+10,897)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,842 miles
- Test number
- 958786874505
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,945 miles (+10,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,945 miles
- Test number
- 601855117741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass63,507 miles (+6,236)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,507 miles
- Test number
- 791284179291
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,271 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,271 miles
- Test number
- 598180402885
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass49,154 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,154 miles
- Test number
- 555072765194
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail49,154 miles (+6,711)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,154 miles
- Test number
- 937262865138
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass42,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,443 miles
- Test number
- 439504034121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 LVD
- Does S3 LVD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LVD is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 LVD?
- The MOT on S3 LVD is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 LVD done?
- S3 LVD was recorded at 135,793 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
- Has S3 LVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 LVD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 LVD 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 LVD find?
- S3 LVD passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint, and 1 more.
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