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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S3 RTSMOT history

S3 RTS is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S3 RTS gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,390 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RTS was last recorded at 70,390 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,644 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,746 miles
Average per year
3,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,390 miles
  • 2025 – 68,644 miles
  • 2024 – 66,852 miles
  • 2023 – 65,230 miles
  • 2022 – 63,674 miles
  • 2021 – 60,229 miles
  • 2020 – 57,564 miles
  • 2018 – 53,048 miles
  • 2016 – 48,411 miles
  • 2015 – 41,244 miles
  • 2014 – 29,050 miles
  • 2013 – 23,667 miles
  • 2012 – 15,303 miles
  • 2011 – 13,357 miles
  • 2010 – 13,209 miles
  • 2009 – 11,627 miles
  • 2008 – 7,377 miles
  • 2007 – 5,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,390 miles (+1,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    715588624437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass68,644 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    725577276804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,852 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    962870617572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,230 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    149712890148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,674 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    364861087692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,229 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,229 miles
    Test number
    250867112307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,564 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    579263156646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,048 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    899381133331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,411 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    682689766547
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail48,406 miles (+7,162)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    756879950325
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
  11. Pass41,244 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    689303985111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,243 miles (+12,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    605992885172
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass29,050 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    646300404223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail29,003 miles (+5,336)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    879187594107
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAdive ofside front brake on limit plus both front caliper piston almost fully extended.
    • NoteAdvise uneven wear on both rear tyres
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass23,667 miles (+8,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,667 miles
    Test number
    738124503250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass15,303 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,303 miles
    Test number
    719983642117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,357 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,357 miles
    Test number
    786130201220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,209 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,209 miles
    Test number
    322987230213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,627 miles (+4,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,627 miles
    Test number
    263600849444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass7,377 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,377 miles
    Test number
    192323908049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,626 miles
    Test number
    633143927044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RTS

Does S3 RTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RTS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RTS?
The MOT on S3 RTS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 RTS done?
S3 RTS was recorded at 70,390 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
Has S3 RTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RTS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S3 RTS 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 RTS find?
S3 RTS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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