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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S3 XCMMOT history

S3 XCM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

S3 XCM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
99,211 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XCM was last recorded at 99,211 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,207 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,211 miles
  • 2022 – 99,207 miles
  • 2020 – 98,999 miles
  • 2019 – 98,061 miles
  • 2018 – 96,838 miles
  • 2017 – 96,175 miles
  • 2016 – 95,843 miles
  • 2015 – 88,024 miles
  • 2013 – 80,627 miles
  • 2012 – 75,190 miles
  • 2011 – 68,566 miles
  • 2010 – 68,264 miles
  • 2008 – 65,641 miles
  • 2007 – 59,630 miles
  • 2006 – 54,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,211 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    145934154929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,207 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    904783412990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,999 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    809143396885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,061 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,061 miles
    Test number
    240643808357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,838 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,838 miles
    Test number
    530471527996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,175 miles (+332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    733854078054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r lower rose bush
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r lower rose bush
  7. Pass95,843 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    469169595699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,024 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    297321425432
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff leak
  9. Fail88,024 miles (+7,397)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    826299015145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff leak
  10. Pass80,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    596686523305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,627 miles (+5,437)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    195885423331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOsr tire is very worn on the inside edge.
  12. Pass75,190 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    297541542319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,856 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    898760642004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,566 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    306190641077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,264 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    691033290168
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail68,263 miles (+2,622)5 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,263 miles
    Test number
    104743180158
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corrodded
  17. Pass65,641 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    274186318338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,630 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    222503697271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    104286676240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XCM

Does S3 XCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XCM expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XCM?
The MOT on S3 XCM expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XCM done?
S3 XCM was recorded at 99,211 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has S3 XCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XCM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on S3 XCM 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 XCM find?
S3 XCM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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