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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 PJEMOT history

S3 PJE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

S3 PJE blue 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,801 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PJE was last recorded at 158,801 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2023: 139,279 miles, lower than 139,727 miles on 19 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,801 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,801 miles
  • 2025 – 153,922 miles
  • 2024 – 146,374 miles
  • 2023 – 139,279 miles
  • 2022 – 138,148 miles
  • 2014 – 135,860 miles
  • 2013 – 131,689 miles
  • 2012 – 128,284 miles
  • 2011 – 125,319 miles
  • 2010 – 119,678 miles
  • 2009 – 111,672 miles
  • 2008 – 103,892 miles
  • 2007 – 93,218 miles
  • 2006 – 84,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,801 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    621729236446
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail158,801 miles (+4,879)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    466438680450
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass153,922 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,922 miles
    Test number
    783626322799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,922 miles (+7,548)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,922 miles
    Test number
    587694696503
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    754243784480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail146,374 miles (+7,095)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    881129079366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass139,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    610541032574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail139,279 miles (-448)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    132745949112
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail139,727 miles (+1,579)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    279055002958
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass138,148 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,148 miles
    Test number
    330994254797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,860 miles (+4,171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    838181964217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  12. Pass131,689 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    966510963261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhust heat shield loose

  13. Fail131,689 miles (+3,405)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    316349653235
    • FailureFront Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhust heat shield loose

  14. Pass128,284 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    437233332293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteADV AIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteADV EXHUST HEAT SHIELD ON BODY INSECURE
    • NoteADV NSR TYRE FETHERED INNER EDGE

  15. Fail128,281 miles (+2,962)8 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    915620122295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteADV AIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteADV EXHUST HEAT SHIELD ON BODY INSECURE
    • NoteADV FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN
    • NoteADV NSR TYRE FETHERED INNER EDGE
    • NoteBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON [BROKEN WIRE]

  16. Pass125,319 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,319 miles
    Test number
    807213631144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,678 miles (+8,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,678 miles
    Test number
    970141930129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass111,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    130198229104
    • NoteAdv nearside rear tyre worn and poor condition.....
    • NoteAdv offside rear indicator lamp turning clear.....

  19. Fail111,672 miles (+7,780)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    300078729169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdv nearside rear tyre worn and poor condition.....
    • NoteAdv offside rear indicator lamp turning clear.....

  20. Pass103,892 miles (+10,674)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    793835538111
    • NoteBonnet struts worn
    • NoteN s f tyre wearing inner/outer edges
    • NoteO s r indicator fading

  21. Pass93,218 miles (+8,514)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    151920797021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    132639406154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 PJE

Does S3 PJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PJE is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PJE?
The MOT on S3 PJE is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 PJE done?
S3 PJE was recorded at 158,801 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,656 miles a year.
Has S3 PJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PJE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 PJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 PJE find?
S3 PJE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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