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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S3 UVYMOT history

S3 UVY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

S3 UVY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,905 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UVY was last recorded at 133,905 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 10,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,925 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,980 miles
Average per year
4,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,905 miles
  • 2021 – 122,925 miles
  • 2020 – 112,143 miles
  • 2019 – 108,726 miles
  • 2018 – 101,186 miles
  • 2017 – 98,177 miles
  • 2016 – 96,154 miles
  • 2015 – 91,362 miles
  • 2014 – 86,875 miles
  • 2013 – 82,187 miles
  • 2012 – 77,476 miles
  • 2011 – 73,145 miles
  • 2010 – 70,015 miles
  • 2009 – 67,260 miles
  • 2008 – 66,671 miles
  • 2007 – 65,025 miles
  • 2006 – 55,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,905 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    374298749902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail133,905 miles (+10,980)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    961342929795
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass122,925 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    167770049476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,919 miles (+10,776)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    758091826031
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators. (4.4.4 (a))

  5. Pass112,143 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    808718418340
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,137 miles (+3,411)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,137 miles
    Test number
    991330148688
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,726 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    906320423735
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail108,724 miles (+7,538)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,724 miles
    Test number
    559546848808
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,186 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    828995253506
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass98,177 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,177 miles
    Test number
    315402344835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    816931824260
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror held with tape

  12. Fail96,154 miles (+4,792)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    213710992451
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror held with tape

  13. Pass91,362 miles (+4,487)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    226576945134
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil level light on

  14. Pass86,875 miles (+24)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    428943244107
    • NotePassenger side mirror held on by tape
    • NotePassenger side rear light lense needs attention
    • NoteSlight play in drivers side steering arm and lower arm bushes

  15. Fail86,851 miles (+4,664)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    819757534159
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger side mirror held on by tape
    • NotePassenger side rear light lense needs attention
    • NoteSlight play in drivers side steering arm and lower arm bushes

  16. Pass82,187 miles (+20)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    565672943153
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms

  17. Fail82,167 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    956118033156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms

  18. Pass77,476 miles (+4,331)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    159690642103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper inscure n/s

  19. Pass73,145 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    648628481069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,015 miles (+2,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    202159780097
    • NoteNearside front tyre has nail in and wearing close to legal limit

  21. Pass67,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    614940849182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,258 miles (+587)2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    282709039475
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteAll four tyres have outer wall damage,frontlower underbody tray missing..

  23. Pass66,671 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,671 miles
    Test number
    381568598421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,659 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous5 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    282737298295
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  25. Fail65,025 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,025 miles
    Test number
    742516607349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass65,025 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,025 miles
    Test number
    961506507364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,016 miles (+9,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    681262707395
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass55,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    612045376109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 UVY

Does S3 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 UVY expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 UVY?
The MOT on S3 UVY expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 UVY done?
S3 UVY was recorded at 133,905 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
Has S3 UVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UVY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 UVY 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 UVY find?
S3 UVY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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