BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
S3 MAPMOT history
S3 MAP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 184,625 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,096 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 MAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 MAP was last recorded at 184,625 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,437 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,188 miles
- Average per year
- 11,096 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,625 miles
- 2025 – 178,437 miles
- 2024 – 168,016 miles
- 2023 – 155,612 miles
- 2022 – 143,992 miles
- 2021 – 136,848 miles
- 2020 – 133,720 miles
- 2019 – 121,132 miles
- 2018 – 108,201 miles
- 2017 – 96,832 miles
- 2016 – 85,599 miles
- 2015 – 69,422 miles
- 2014 – 54,148 miles
- 2013 – 41,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,625 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts on side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,625 miles (+6,188)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 184,625 miles
- Test number
- 764267177520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts on side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass178,437 miles (+10,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 178,437 miles
- Test number
- 542775857048
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,016 miles (+12,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 168,016 miles
- Test number
- 932388796045
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass155,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 155,612 miles
- Test number
- 734762836572
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail155,612 miles (+11,620)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,612 miles
- Test number
- 239175493418
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,992 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 143,992 miles
- Test number
- 437559968954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,992 miles (+7,144)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,992 miles
- Test number
- 276324139962
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,848 miles (+3,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,848 miles
- Test number
- 716819376668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass133,720 miles (+12,588)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,720 miles
- Test number
- 491887134201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,132 miles (+12,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 121,132 miles
- Test number
- 636561517932
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,201 miles (+11,369)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 108,201 miles
- Test number
- 719118746204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,832 miles (+11,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,832 miles
- Test number
- 736178171883
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Pass85,599 miles (+16,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 85,599 miles
- Test number
- 668330299620
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Pass69,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 69,422 miles
- Test number
- 238309045079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,422 miles (+15,274)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,422 miles
- Test number
- 945015845043
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass54,148 miles (+13,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,148 miles
- Test number
- 915773254023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,028 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 41,028 miles
- Test number
- 106097743098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,019 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,019 miles
- Test number
- 337994143029
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about S3 MAP
- Does S3 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MAP is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 MAP?
- The MOT on S3 MAP is valid until 10 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 MAP done?
- S3 MAP was recorded at 184,625 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 11,096 miles a year.
- Has S3 MAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 MAP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on S3 MAP 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 MAP find?
- S3 MAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts on side wall outer; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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