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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S3 WTPMOT history

S3 WTP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

S3 WTP 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 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
188,873 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 WTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 WTP was last recorded at 188,873 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 11,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,957 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,916 miles
Average per year
9,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,873 miles
  • 2022 – 176,957 miles
  • 2021 – 158,805 miles
  • 2020 – 146,765 miles
  • 2019 – 140,235 miles
  • 2018 – 132,635 miles
  • 2017 – 125,645 miles
  • 2016 – 120,958 miles
  • 2015 – 114,241 miles
  • 2014 – 107,929 miles
  • 2013 – 101,829 miles
  • 2012 – 86,351 miles
  • 2011 – 76,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,873 miles
    Test number
    774623027811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,871 miles (+11,914)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,871 miles
    Test number
    540120254311
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,957 miles (+18,152)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,957 miles
    Test number
    906862123241
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,805 miles (+12,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,805 miles
    Test number
    636431989940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass146,765 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,765 miles
    Test number
    577716360583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail146,763 miles (+6,528)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,763 miles
    Test number
    428239812795
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass140,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,235 miles
    Test number
    958033527615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail140,235 miles (+7,600)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,235 miles
    Test number
    823892391032
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,635 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,635 miles
    Test number
    133713092858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,645 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,645 miles
    Test number
    308110373338
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail125,644 miles (+4,686)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    213434723553
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.40.17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calliper sized (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,958 miles (+6,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,958 miles
    Test number
    722188232982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    415672835276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,241 miles (+6,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    995381335226
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass107,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    196714224246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail107,929 miles (+6,100)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    365444924425
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass101,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    875080513269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,826 miles (+15,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    158450113255
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,351 miles (+10,318)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    677897722243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass76,033 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    616856131319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,857 miles (+7,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,857 miles
    Test number
    578332241223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front unevenly worn tyre wear low.

  22. Pass68,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    418790231177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 WTP

Does S3 WTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 WTP expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 WTP?
The MOT on S3 WTP expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 WTP done?
S3 WTP was recorded at 188,873 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 9,026 miles a year.
Has S3 WTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 WTP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 WTP 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 WTP find?
S3 WTP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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