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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

S3 XACMOT history

S3 XAC is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S3 XAC green 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 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,953 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XAC was last recorded at 81,953 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,952 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,953 miles
  • 2023 – 81,803 miles
  • 2022 – 81,390 miles
  • 2016 – 79,052 miles
  • 2015 – 76,843 miles
  • 2014 – 75,387 miles
  • 2013 – 73,821 miles
  • 2012 – 70,098 miles
  • 2011 – 66,937 miles
  • 2010 – 65,273 miles
  • 2009 – 61,403 miles
  • 2008 – 60,710 miles
  • 2006 – 56,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder shields insecure not likely to fall

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    845592095252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields insecure not likely to fall

  2. Fail81,953 miles (+1)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    433296139996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields insecure not likely to fall

  3. Fail81,952 miles (+149)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    862821379143
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side grabbing on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing unit and bar (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder shield insecure not likely to fall

  4. Pass81,803 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    896457633696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    318904024359
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  6. Fail81,390 miles (+2,338)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    186315594925
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  7. Pass79,052 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    466324317927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    645902875006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  9. Pass76,843 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    965712675066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,387 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    176940474031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,821 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    297737683015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,098 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    107186562048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,937 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    186006561010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,273 miles (+3,870)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    342963180013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail61,403 miles5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    183230599451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic covers on underside full inspection not done

  16. Pass61,403 miles (+693)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    722190899061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic covers on underside full inspection not done

  17. Pass60,710 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    841711628037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,709 miles (+3,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    950556118002
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass56,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    220556776222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S3 XAC

Does S3 XAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XAC expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XAC?
The MOT on S3 XAC expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XAC done?
S3 XAC was recorded at 81,953 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,323 miles a year.
Has S3 XAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XAC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XAC 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 XAC find?
S3 XAC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front power steering pump has slight seepage; under shields insecure not likely to fall.

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