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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S3 XAMMOT history

S3 XAM is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S3 XAM bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,405 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XAM was last recorded at 62,405 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,729 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,676 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,405 miles
  • 2025 – 58,729 miles
  • 2024 – 58,366 miles
  • 2023 – 57,720 miles
  • 2022 – 57,119 miles
  • 2021 – 56,618 miles
  • 2020 – 56,206 miles
  • 2019 – 53,890 miles
  • 2018 – 51,413 miles
  • 2017 – 49,248 miles
  • 2016 – 46,201 miles
  • 2015 – 36,098 miles
  • 2014 – 28,482 miles
  • 2013 – 22,794 miles
  • 2012 – 16,738 miles
  • 2011 – 12,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,405 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. possible run flat damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,405 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    319387294062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,729 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    819634636936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,366 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    324697249420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    933335011396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail57,720 miles (+601)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    410462827345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,119 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    316905922621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer position lamp not working
  7. Pass56,618 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    209649074717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    674101615685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
  9. Fail56,206 miles (+2,316)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    950958653338
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on badly wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
  10. Pass53,890 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    879542248430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on shoulders
  11. Pass51,413 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    412908246644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,248 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    388395458328
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
  13. Pass46,201 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    470864340224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,098 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    268918045166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,482 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,482 miles
    Test number
    217822324478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,794 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,794 miles
    Test number
    399996133183
    • 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)
  17. Pass16,738 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    919089042141
    • 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)
  18. Pass12,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,670 miles
    Test number
    137670731115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XAM

Does S3 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XAM is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XAM?
The MOT on S3 XAM is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XAM done?
S3 XAM was recorded at 62,405 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has S3 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XAM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 XAM 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 XAM find?
S3 XAM passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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