BMW 216
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc
S3 VDSMOT history
S3 VDS is a blue diesel BMW 216 first used on 7 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 68,860 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 VDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 216
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 7 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 VDS was last recorded at 68,860 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,115 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,745 miles
- Average per year
- 5,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,860 miles
- 2025 – 63,115 miles
- 2024 – 56,389 miles
- 2023 – 56,108 miles
- 2022 – 50,134 miles
- 2021 – 41,905 miles
- 2020 – 33,033 miles
- 2019 – 32,569 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken in two places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 5 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,860 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 68,860 miles
- Test number
- 724613586019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail68,860 miles (+5,745)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,860 miles
- Test number
- 886767942182
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,115 miles (+6,726)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 63,115 miles
- Test number
- 182141186017
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass56,389 miles (+281)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 56,389 miles
- Test number
- 217053474928
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated SWITCH (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn also slight play in lower universal joint on steering column shaft. (2.2.2 (b))
Fail56,108 miles (+5,974)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 875043592076
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
Pass50,134 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,134 miles
- Test number
- 273386347906
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken in two places (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail50,129 miles (+8,224)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,129 miles
- Test number
- 521938512488
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken in two places (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass41,905 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 41,905 miles
- Test number
- 482510525785
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished /cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,232 miles (+6,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 39,232 miles
- Test number
- 400225180383
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass33,033 miles (+464)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 33,033 miles
- Test number
- 730758354635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,569 miles
- Test number
- 704468238811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 VDS
- Does S3 VDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VDS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 VDS?
- The MOT on S3 VDS is valid until 16 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 VDS done?
- S3 VDS was recorded at 68,860 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
- Has S3 VDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 VDS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 VDS 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 VDS find?
- S3 VDS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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