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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S3 SRYMOT history

S3 SRY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

S3 SRY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
90,289 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SRY was last recorded at 90,289 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,145 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,289 miles
  • 2022 – 90,145 miles
  • 2021 – 88,100 miles
  • 2019 – 86,962 miles
  • 2017 – 84,048 miles
  • 2016 – 83,518 miles
  • 2015 – 77,004 miles
  • 2014 – 70,295 miles
  • 2013 – 64,896 miles
  • 2010 – 60,003 miles
  • 2008 – 56,151 miles
  • 2006 – 55,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,289 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,289 miles (+144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    676359210885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass90,145 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    606066846000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail90,142 miles (+2,042)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,142 miles
    Test number
    746000897166
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,100 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    631414312609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  5. Pass86,962 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    331947038253
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  6. Pass84,048 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    842583913089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,518 miles (+6,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    224762886472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded

  8. Pass77,004 miles (+6,709)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    675592875059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass70,295 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    478237864047
    • NoteOsf and osr tyreswearing on edges

  10. Fail70,295 miles (+5,399)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    967177764059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf and osr tyreswearing on edges

  11. Pass64,896 miles (+4,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    695512833086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVery slight lump nsf tyre wall

  12. Pass60,003 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    164406030031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,151 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    584618488064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    124631926389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,114 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    643421726317
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S3 SRY

Does S3 SRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 SRY expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 SRY?
The MOT on S3 SRY expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 SRY done?
S3 SRY was recorded at 90,289 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has S3 SRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SRY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 SRY 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 SRY find?
S3 SRY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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