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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S3 YDJMOT history

S3 YDJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

S3 YDJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,751 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YDJ was last recorded at 168,751 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 8,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,329 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,422 miles
Average per year
11,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,751 miles
  • 2025 – 160,329 miles
  • 2024 – 147,362 miles
  • 2023 – 135,412 miles
  • 2022 – 109,072 miles
  • 2020 – 98,994 miles
  • 2019 – 85,443 miles
  • 2018 – 77,254 miles
  • 2017 – 69,213 miles
  • 2016 – 60,458 miles
  • 2015 – 40,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,751 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,751 miles (+8,422)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,751 miles
    Test number
    231521526308
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass160,329 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,329 miles
    Test number
    166890063818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail160,327 miles (+12,965)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,327 miles
    Test number
    694335933706
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,362 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    157827523255
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,362 miles (+11,950)1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    169320691458
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,412 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    903091403274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,864 miles (+24,792)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    620815503460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass109,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    532266758466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,070 miles (+10,076)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    656814924469
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets,nsr light loose,osf steering arm balljoint play,handbrake travel

  10. Pass98,994 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    902929916009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,994 miles (+13,551)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    865402719677
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,443 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    709018934986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,254 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    958256565333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,213 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    285372742952
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertray

  15. Pass60,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    442907062404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,458 miles (+19,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    630283523835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass40,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    138018065147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 YDJ

Does S3 YDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YDJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YDJ?
The MOT on S3 YDJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YDJ done?
S3 YDJ was recorded at 168,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 11,321 miles a year.
Has S3 YDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YDJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 YDJ 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 YDJ find?
S3 YDJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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