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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S3 YWSMOT history

S3 YWS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 189,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

S3 YWS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,453 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
19,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YWS was last recorded at 189,453 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 17,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,445 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
17,008 miles
Average per year
19,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,453 miles
  • 2025 – 172,445 miles
  • 2024 – 154,300 miles
  • 2023 – 135,700 miles
  • 2022 – 115,231 miles
  • 2021 – 91,843 miles
  • 2020 – 71,610 miles
  • 2019 – 49,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Both rear diff output shaft seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,453 miles
    Test number
    262576442206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail189,453 miles (+17,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,453 miles
    Test number
    373693221235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass172,445 miles (+18,145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,445 miles
    Test number
    860728672323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,300 miles (+18,600)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    516589833790
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,700 miles (+20,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    447176804678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    425801178763
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diff output shaft seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,231 miles (+23,388)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    473905776767
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diff output shaft seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,843 miles (+20,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    496142396071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,610 miles (+22,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    996718422886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    531299692327
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

  11. Fail49,207 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    445378527939
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Approx 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S3 YWS

Does S3 YWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YWS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YWS?
The MOT on S3 YWS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YWS done?
S3 YWS was recorded at 189,453 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 19,816 miles a year.
Has S3 YWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YWS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 YWS 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 YWS find?
S3 YWS passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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