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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S3 MHYMOT history

S3 MHY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S3 MHY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,500 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MHY was last recorded at 75,500 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,457 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,500 miles
  • 2025 – 73,061 miles
  • 2024 – 72,079 miles
  • 2023 – 71,656 miles
  • 2022 – 69,098 miles
  • 2021 – 68,137 miles
  • 2020 – 66,296 miles
  • 2019 – 60,527 miles
  • 2018 – 55,442 miles
  • 2017 – 50,798 miles
  • 2016 – 47,662 miles
  • 2015 – 45,793 miles
  • 2014 – 44,053 miles
  • 2013 – 42,742 miles
  • 2011 – 41,064 miles
  • 2010 – 40,119 miles
  • 2009 – 38,663 miles
  • 2007 – 35,155 miles
  • 2006 – 30,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,500 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    472905333022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,457 miles (+2,396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    230262561568
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass73,061 miles (+982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    313808977721
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,079 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    634876058856
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,656 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    901562354854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,098 miles (+961)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    977904789295
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass68,137 miles (+1,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    483356327403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deformed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass66,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    770601993644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail66,296 miles (+5,769)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    642141367462
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass60,527 miles (+5,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    350500611140
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass55,442 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    631487593709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,798 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    420537021598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,662 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    329923240066
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass45,793 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    395085905181
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass44,053 miles (+1,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    499901274081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass42,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    695362943016
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail42,742 miles (+1,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    206862243021
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,064 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    837446651226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass40,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,119 miles
    Test number
    772446840297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,119 miles (+1,456)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,119 miles
    Test number
    441163340277
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass38,663 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,663 miles
    Test number
    384884069000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,155 miles (+4,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    672474517333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    462688766270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,807 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    790608466260
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 MHY

Does S3 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MHY is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MHY?
The MOT on S3 MHY is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MHY done?
S3 MHY was recorded at 75,500 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has S3 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MHY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 MHY 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 MHY find?
S3 MHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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