BMW Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback

Grey and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S3 MWRMOT history

S3 MWR is a grey and black petrol BMW Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,514 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW Mini Cooper S
Model
3 Door Manual Hatchback
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MWR was last recorded at 136,514 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,560 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,954 miles
Average per year
5,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,514 miles
  • 2024 – 131,560 miles
  • 2023 – 126,846 miles
  • 2022 – 121,264 miles
  • 2021 – 119,284 miles
  • 2019 – 114,033 miles
  • 2018 – 105,764 miles
  • 2017 – 100,528 miles
  • 2016 – 94,309 miles
  • 2015 – 89,377 miles
  • 2013 – 84,175 miles
  • 2012 – 79,343 miles
  • 2011 – 75,876 miles
  • 2010 – 68,798 miles
  • 2008 – 52,250 miles
  • 2007 – 47,232 miles
  • 2006 – 36,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,514 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,514 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,514 miles
    Test number
    668157558164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,560 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,560 miles
    Test number
    456585360721
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail131,559 miles (+4,713)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    827492894890
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,846 miles (+5,582)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,846 miles
    Test number
    966965425608
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass121,264 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,264 miles
    Test number
    958431926951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    384074734880
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle part (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,284 miles (+5,251)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    958369465915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle part (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass114,033 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    251080458326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,764 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    637338664457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,528 miles (+6,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    496570484612
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak excessive engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryYour 1s5 mot was due on the 07/06/2005 then after on that date or before each year ?

  11. Pass94,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    473923197559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,309 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    977430849850
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil level low.

  13. Fail94,305 miles (+4,928)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    574300699236
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir lid seal and hoses (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySteering column bulkhead trim adrift

  14. Pass89,377 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    708360555098
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn to limit
    • NoteSlight blow from both rear exhaust boxs

  15. Fail89,377 miles (+5,202)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    197999945055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn to limit
    • NoteSlight blow from both rear exhaust boxs

  16. Pass84,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,175 miles
    Test number
    515258473248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,175 miles (+4,832)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,175 miles
    Test number
    925878773248
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass79,343 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    385059022206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,307 miles (+3,431)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    509793422261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  20. Fail75,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    376665331282
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass75,876 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    876525831212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,798 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    320034560278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCURT IN NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS
    • NoteOSR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY
    • NoteOSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

  23. Pass68,798 miles (+16,548)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    364034760414
    • NoteCURT IN NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS
    • NoteOSR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY
    • NoteOSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

  24. Pass52,250 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    703866908362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    130853307312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,232 miles (+10,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    630627197298
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass36,571 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    314667076277
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge reccomend replacement
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteReverse light not working
    • NoteWasher jets poor operation

Questions about S3 MWR

Does S3 MWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MWR is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 MWR?
The MOT on S3 MWR is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MWR done?
S3 MWR was recorded at 136,514 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
Has S3 MWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MWR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 MWR 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 MWR find?
S3 MWR passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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