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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

S3 SNOMOT history

S3 SNO is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S3 SNO silver 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,996 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SNO was last recorded at 78,996 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,624 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,996 miles
  • 2024 – 78,624 miles
  • 2020 – 78,370 miles
  • 2016 – 77,102 miles
  • 2015 – 75,645 miles
  • 2013 – 71,422 miles
  • 2011 – 63,171 miles
  • 2009 – 54,093 miles
  • 2008 – 52,369 miles
  • 2007 – 50,402 miles
  • 2006 – 31,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,996 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    213443378492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    274882707085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,624 miles (+254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    184729442403
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass78,370 miles (+1,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    255312008882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer clamps corroded

  5. Pass77,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    870979134978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail77,102 miles (+1,457)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    464764769328
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass75,645 miles (+4,223)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    955260915103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres have splits to outer walls

  8. Pass71,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    389365283054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail71,422 miles (+8,251)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    725905683081
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass63,171 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    956401481242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,167 miles (+9,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    328614671451
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass54,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    621589689248
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail54,093 miles (+1,724)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    614849189239
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass52,369 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    960474598237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,402 miles (+6,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    841458287296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,709 miles (+11,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    540765177075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    470918956094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 SNO

Does S3 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SNO is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SNO?
The MOT on S3 SNO is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SNO done?
S3 SNO was recorded at 78,996 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has S3 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SNO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 SNO 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 SNO find?
S3 SNO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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