BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
S3 MGCMOT history
S3 MGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,653 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 MGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 MGC was last recorded at 87,653 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,984 miles · 14 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,669 miles
- Average per year
- 2,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,653 miles
- 2025 – 85,984 miles
- 2024 – 84,293 miles
- 2023 – 82,708 miles
- 2022 – 81,880 miles
- 2021 – 80,606 miles
- 2020 – 78,429 miles
- 2019 – 77,329 miles
- 2018 – 74,403 miles
- 2017 – 71,805 miles
- 2016 – 68,747 miles
- 2015 – 66,187 miles
- 2014 – 61,775 miles
- 2013 – 60,563 miles
- 2012 – 59,450 miles
- 2011 – 57,442 miles
- 2009 – 50,996 miles
- 2008 – 44,766 miles
- 2007 – 37,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,653 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,653 miles (+1,669)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,653 miles
- Test number
- 373034477147
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass85,984 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 85,984 miles
- Test number
- 228453366511
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,293 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 84,293 miles
- Test number
- 829629710282
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass82,708 miles (+828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 82,708 miles
- Test number
- 711850516992
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass81,880 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 81,880 miles
- Test number
- 377225873231
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs worn front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass80,606 miles (+2,177)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 80,606 miles
- Test number
- 164910244096
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBelly pans and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,429 miles (+1,100)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 78,429 miles
- Test number
- 843149567773
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,329 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2020
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 661872815749
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flange, nuts corroded.
Pass74,403 miles (+2,598)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,403 miles
- Test number
- 180701598678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,805 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 951937192419
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges, outer sidewall slight cuts
- AdvisoryRear tyres slight wear on inner edges, offside wearing low inner edge
Pass68,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,747 miles
- Test number
- 938803230938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,747 miles (+2,560)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,747 miles
- Test number
- 718251851556
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass66,187 miles (+4,412)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 66,187 miles
- Test number
- 249776505263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage
Pass61,775 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,775 miles
- Test number
- 249066814222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,563 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,563 miles
- Test number
- 235675703464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,450 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,450 miles
- Test number
- 135397042068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail59,482 miles (+2,040)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,482 miles
- Test number
- 936877542043
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,442 miles (+6,446)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 57,442 miles
- Test number
- 278889331090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,996 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,996 miles
- Test number
- 650467119300
- 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)
Pass44,766 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 44,766 miles
- Test number
- 864529018313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,330 miles (+2,345)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,330 miles
- Test number
- 554499517317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,985 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,985 miles
- Test number
- 163191337408
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing uneven
Questions about S3 MGC
- Does S3 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MGC is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 MGC?
- The MOT on S3 MGC is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 MGC done?
- S3 MGC was recorded at 87,653 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
- Has S3 MGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 MGC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
- Has the mileage on S3 MGC 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 MGC find?
- S3 MGC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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