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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S3 OBDMOT history

S3 OBD is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
137,909 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OBD was last recorded at 137,909 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 12,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,123 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,786 miles
Average per year
11,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,909 miles
  • 2025 – 125,123 miles
  • 2024 – 107,419 miles
  • 2023 – 82,782 miles
  • 2022 – 60,635 miles
  • 2021 – 51,137 miles
  • 2020 – 49,940 miles
  • 2019 – 46,133 miles
  • 2018 – 44,891 miles
  • 2017 – 37,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,909 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,909 miles (+12,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    137,909 miles
    Test number
    232338451975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass125,123 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    916595159143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lower performance o/s

  3. Pass120,569 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    273800539250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,561 miles (+13,142)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,561 miles
    Test number
    614731349509
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,419 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    766255128947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail107,419 miles (+24,637)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    666381946227
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass82,782 miles (+22,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    889500078748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    152921335728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail60,635 miles (+9,498)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    262112727484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass51,137 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    206586101667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,940 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    650007864268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,133 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    964854403377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,891 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    463384955908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    574355424249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail37,378 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    364267787284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 OBD

Does S3 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OBD is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OBD?
The MOT on S3 OBD is valid until 28 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 OBD done?
S3 OBD was recorded at 137,909 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 11,728 miles a year.
Has S3 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OBD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 OBD 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 OBD find?
S3 OBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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