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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

S3 TLEMOT history

S3 TLE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S3 TLE grey 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,055 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TLE was last recorded at 123,055 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,987 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
6,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,055 miles
  • 2025 – 122,987 miles
  • 2024 – 116,938 miles
  • 2023 – 111,765 miles
  • 2022 – 106,936 miles
  • 2021 – 102,564 miles
  • 2020 – 99,717 miles
  • 2019 – 93,481 miles
  • 2018 – 83,183 miles
  • 2017 – 69,370 miles
  • 2016 – 63,943 miles
  • 2015 – 56,952 miles
  • 2014 – 48,862 miles
  • 2013 – 41,335 miles
  • 2012 – 33,993 miles
  • 2011 – 26,864 miles
  • 2010 – 20,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,055 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,055 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    743731791444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,987 miles (+6,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    222065165313
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,938 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,938 miles
    Test number
    867123862609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,903 miles (+5,138)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    222962386725
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass111,765 miles (+4,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    356392243869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass106,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    772758942995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail106,936 miles (+4,372)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    122196634936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass102,564 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    155567109531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,717 miles (+6,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    694338235333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tapping noise from engine
    • AdvisoryRear 255/35/18 - both rear tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,481 miles (+10,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    435798803397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    956589857994
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses light age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repair
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both rear slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail83,183 miles (+13,813)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    100345208441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses light age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repair
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both rear slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass69,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    561571949928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,370 miles (+5,427)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    441434658289
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,943 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    781039449128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,952 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    386141515198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,862 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    806136804156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass48,862 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    968126904199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,335 miles (+7,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    297912313139
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass33,993 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    679569422152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,864 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,864 miles
    Test number
    156548451159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,155 miles
    Test number
    810583590113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 TLE

Does S3 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TLE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TLE?
The MOT on S3 TLE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TLE done?
S3 TLE was recorded at 123,055 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,644 miles a year.
Has S3 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TLE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TLE 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 TLE find?
S3 TLE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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