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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S3 OBNMOT history

S3 OBN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 132,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S3 OBN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,315 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OBN was last recorded at 132,315 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,315 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,315 miles
  • 2025 – 124,137 miles
  • 2024 – 114,027 miles
  • 2023 – 106,442 miles
  • 2022 – 98,140 miles
  • 2021 – 92,558 miles
  • 2020 – 87,042 miles
  • 2019 – 75,268 miles
  • 2018 – 60,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.1mm (225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    332718537557
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.1mm (225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail132,315 miles (+8,178)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    161794054407
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.1mm (225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass124,137 miles (+10,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,137 miles
    Test number
    813587003225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass114,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    993525474598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,027 miles (+7,585)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    906545365614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass106,442 miles (+8,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    957164209535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,140 miles (+5,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    268274271902
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end dust cover damaged or deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end dust cover damaged or deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt
  8. Pass92,558 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    403618667979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,042 miles (+11,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    983078543883
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,268 miles (+14,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    463877797822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,796 miles
    Test number
    228381815798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OBN

Does S3 OBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OBN is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OBN?
The MOT on S3 OBN is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OBN done?
S3 OBN was recorded at 132,315 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 8,903 miles a year.
Has S3 OBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OBN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 OBN 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 OBN find?
S3 OBN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.1mm (225/45x18.

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