BMW M3
White · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc
S3 MBRMOT history
S3 MBR is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 108,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 108,611 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,941 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 MBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S3 MBR was last recorded at 108,611 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,907 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 704 miles
- Average per year
- 4,941 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,611 miles
- 2025 – 107,907 miles
- 2023 – 107,210 miles
- 2022 – 106,645 miles
- 2021 – 105,728 miles
- 2020 – 104,610 miles
- 2018 – 103,990 miles
- 2017 – 102,236 miles
- 2016 – 101,370 miles
- 2015 – 98,870 miles
- 2014 – 96,103 miles
- 2013 – 89,296 miles
- 2012 – 82,193 miles
- 2011 – 73,797 miles
- 2010 – 64,571 miles
- 2009 – 59,973 miles
- 2008 – 51,409 miles
- 2007 – 45,424 miles
- 2006 – 9,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail108,611 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear a rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail108,611 miles (+704)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,611 miles
- Test number
- 937780537104
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear a rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,907 miles (+5)5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 107,907 miles
- Test number
- 377159762223
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail107,902 miles (+692)1 dangerous9 major5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,902 miles
- Test number
- 175547968851
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) missing most of friction material missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass107,210 miles (+565)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 107,210 miles
- Test number
- 263454387561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,645 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 106,645 miles
- Test number
- 573403391825
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,645 miles (+917)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,645 miles
- Test number
- 772245198533
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,728 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,728 miles
- Test number
- 941340593367
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail105,721 miles (+1,111)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,721 miles
- Test number
- 648535396630
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 104,610 miles
- Test number
- 932384686368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,610 miles (+620)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,610 miles
- Test number
- 458069260512
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,990 miles (+1,754)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,990 miles
- Test number
- 949389856627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,236 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 102,236 miles
- Test number
- 582683387323
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail102,236 miles (+866)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,236 miles
- Test number
- 312419698942
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass101,370 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 101,370 miles
- Test number
- 393378692909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail101,322 miles (+2,452)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,322 miles
- Test number
- 895190575515
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,870 miles (+2,767)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,870 miles
- Test number
- 308755525266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,103 miles (+6,807)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 96,103 miles
- Test number
- 909261734269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,296 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 89,296 miles
- Test number
- 245778023299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,283 miles (+7,090)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,283 miles
- Test number
- 138537623213
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Pass82,193 miles (+8,396)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 82,193 miles
- Test number
- 249151132213
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 999366711285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,797 miles (+9,226)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 446020911287
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass64,571 miles (+4,598)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 64,571 miles
- Test number
- 391817360473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,973 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,973 miles
- Test number
- 800619259273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,922 miles (+8,513)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,922 miles
- Test number
- 953784559214
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass51,409 miles (+5,985)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,409 miles
- Test number
- 453211548261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,424 miles
- Test number
- 640412247259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,424 miles (+5,404)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,424 miles
- Test number
- 292781847222
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyre wearing low
Pass40,020 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 40,020 miles
- Test number
- 812153767165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,939 miles (+30,586)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,939 miles
- Test number
- 214022167409
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass9,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 9,353 miles
- Test number
- 391526356105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 MBR
- Does S3 MBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 MBR expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 MBR?
- The MOT on S3 MBR expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 MBR done?
- S3 MBR was recorded at 108,611 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
- Has S3 MBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 MBR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 MBR 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 MBR find?
- S3 MBR failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 6 more.
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