BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
S3 VJXMOT history
S3 VJX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,857 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 123,857 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 VJX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 VJX was last recorded at 123,857 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,813 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,044 miles
- Average per year
- 5,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,857 miles
- 2025 – 121,813 miles
- 2024 – 119,362 miles
- 2023 – 116,870 miles
- 2022 – 114,509 miles
- 2021 – 113,132 miles
- 2019 – 110,761 miles
- 2018 – 106,676 miles
- 2017 – 99,458 miles
- 2016 – 90,284 miles
- 2015 – 82,579 miles
- 2014 – 74,608 miles
- 2013 – 66,300 miles
- 2012 – 58,904 miles
- 2011 – 51,582 miles
- 2010 – 44,294 miles
- 2009 – 38,074 miles
- 2008 – 31,492 miles
- 2007 – 23,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,857 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,857 miles (+2,044)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 123,857 miles
- Test number
- 634061526759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,813 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,813 miles
- Test number
- 459101360090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,362 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 119,362 miles
- Test number
- 657497158660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,870 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,870 miles
- Test number
- 268774181880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,509 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,509 miles
- Test number
- 626633142647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,490 miles (+1,358)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,490 miles
- Test number
- 507099532011
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r17 91w pirelli cinturato (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass113,132 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 113,132 miles
- Test number
- 371723105845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,761 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,761 miles
- Test number
- 789404788245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,676 miles (+7,218)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 106,676 miles
- Test number
- 799843705619
- AdvisoryFront washers weak
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drop link upper gator deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock has misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock cover loose
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass99,458 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,458 miles
- Test number
- 553915013745
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail99,455 miles (+9,171)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,455 miles
- Test number
- 532217412081
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass90,284 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,284 miles
- Test number
- 618322929127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail90,284 miles (+7,705)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,284 miles
- Test number
- 535199803186
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside wiper small split on end
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass82,579 miles (+7,971)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,579 miles
- Test number
- 879350325169
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic covers on bodysills
Pass74,608 miles (+639)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 855274604137
- NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Fail73,969 miles (+7,669)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,969 miles
- Test number
- 108210104113
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Pass66,300 miles (+7,396)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,300 miles
- Test number
- 859798493073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,904 miles (+99)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,904 miles
- Test number
- 256604492011
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Fail58,805 miles (+7,223)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,805 miles
- Test number
- 149626182403
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Pass51,582 miles (+7,288)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,582 miles
- Test number
- 676080581058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,294 miles (+6,220)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,294 miles
- Test number
- 822426640040
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged on outer edge
- NoteOffside front outer tyre wall damaged
Pass38,074 miles (+6,582)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,074 miles
- Test number
- 630608659065
- NoteSlight wear on front brake discs
Pass31,492 miles (+7,995)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 31,492 miles
- Test number
- 841055138090
- NoteFront discs and pads worn
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass23,497 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 23,497 miles
- Test number
- 611569737090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,479 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,479 miles
- Test number
- 901838237007
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S3 VJX
- Does S3 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VJX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 VJX?
- The MOT on S3 VJX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 VJX done?
- S3 VJX was recorded at 123,857 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,165 miles a year.
- Has S3 VJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 VJX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S3 VJX 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 VJX find?
- S3 VJX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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