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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S3 YEGMOT history

S3 YEG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S3 YEG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,630 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YEG was last recorded at 89,630 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,354 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,630 miles
  • 2025 – 89,354 miles
  • 2024 – 89,194 miles
  • 2023 – 88,924 miles
  • 2022 – 88,585 miles
  • 2021 – 87,936 miles
  • 2019 – 87,179 miles
  • 2018 – 86,385 miles
  • 2017 – 85,164 miles
  • 2016 – 84,474 miles
  • 2015 – 82,898 miles
  • 2014 – 80,934 miles
  • 2012 – 76,511 miles
  • 2011 – 74,710 miles
  • 2009 – 72,445 miles
  • 2008 – 58,303 miles
  • 2007 – 49,275 miles
  • 2006 – 40,378 miles
  • 2005 – 23,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Tyre pressure adjusted to get light of dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    193204981191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,630 miles (+276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    362526051655
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,354 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    858704731005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,194 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    666173995187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    542460163874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,924 miles (+339)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    224262788485
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    448578889940
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,585 miles (+649)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    161049614686
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    210162305075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail87,936 miles (+757)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    696964970147
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,179 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    247274728368
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure adjusted to get light of dash

  12. Fail87,156 miles (+771)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,156 miles
    Test number
    524618623391
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure adjusted to get light of dash

  13. Pass86,385 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    901400570170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    604608583578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,164 miles (+690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    681500225195
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass84,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    625420029925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,474 miles (+1,576)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    340824017074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass82,898 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    638991695156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,934 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,934 miles
    Test number
    646933134160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,511 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    279295582276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,710 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    416721771240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,445 miles (+14,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    243881949321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 tyres got a cut on side wall

  23. Fail58,303 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,303 miles
    Test number
    160862298220
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,303 miles (+9,028)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,303 miles
    Test number
    664552698210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    144114167229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,275 miles (+8,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    224134467269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass40,378 miles (+16,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    373715446448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    924676745244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 YEG

Does S3 YEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YEG is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YEG?
The MOT on S3 YEG is valid until 26 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 YEG done?
S3 YEG was recorded at 89,630 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has S3 YEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YEG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 YEG 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 YEG find?
S3 YEG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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