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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,797 cc

S3 XVGMOT history

S3 XVG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S3 XVG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,534 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XVG was last recorded at 152,534 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,498 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,534 miles
  • 2024 – 151,498 miles
  • 2023 – 149,666 miles
  • 2022 – 139,458 miles
  • 2021 – 136,993 miles
  • 2020 – 133,939 miles
  • 2019 – 131,651 miles
  • 2018 – 126,327 miles
  • 2014 – 104,726 miles
  • 2013 – 87,124 miles
  • 2012 – 85,850 miles
  • 2011 – 85,648 miles
  • 2010 – 85,522 miles
  • 2009 – 85,472 miles
  • 2008 – 85,284 miles
  • 2007 – 84,567 miles
  • 2006 – 82,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,534 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,534 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    306279732241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass151,498 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    703553040098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,481 miles (+1,815)2 dangerous14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,481 miles
    Test number
    515844723133
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass149,666 miles (+10,208)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,666 miles
    Test number
    174541271026
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,458 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    777106895248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,993 miles (+3,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,993 miles
    Test number
    277401690130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,939 miles (+2,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,939 miles
    Test number
    248622336907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,651 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    107110798963
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s/ & o/s not allowing full inspection of sills

  9. Pass126,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    221567408483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, unable to check for corrosion

  10. Fail126,326 miles (+21,600)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    903437795762
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, unable to check for corrosion

  11. Pass104,726 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    399294604176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail104,726 miles (+17,602)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    627384104102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass87,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    489771303132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,124 miles (+1,274)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    749221303199
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass85,850 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,850 miles
    Test number
    766351822156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,648 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    775259691126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,522 miles (+50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,522 miles
    Test number
    952383400297
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded slightly

  18. Pass85,472 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    530422709244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,284 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,284 miles
    Test number
    690405108269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,567 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    801914707249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    472285396192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 XVG

Does S3 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XVG is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XVG?
The MOT on S3 XVG is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XVG done?
S3 XVG was recorded at 152,534 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has S3 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XVG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 XVG 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 XVG find?
S3 XVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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