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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S41 LENMOT history

S41 LEN is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S41 LEN yellow 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,475 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 LEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 LEN was last recorded at 139,475 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2007: 43,000 miles, lower than 43,058 miles on 24 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,642 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,475 miles
  • 2024 – 137,642 miles
  • 2023 – 135,881 miles
  • 2022 – 134,384 miles
  • 2021 – 131,756 miles
  • 2019 – 129,509 miles
  • 2018 – 127,364 miles
  • 2017 – 125,002 miles
  • 2016 – 122,566 miles
  • 2015 – 119,724 miles
  • 2014 – 114,699 miles
  • 2013 – 106,313 miles
  • 2012 – 96,961 miles
  • 2011 – 87,094 miles
  • 2010 – 75,636 miles
  • 2009 – 63,135 miles
  • 2008 – 46,420 miles
  • 2007 – 43,000 miles
  • 2006 – 43,058 miles
  • 2005 – 37,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,475 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,475 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    108380519522
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass137,642 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,642 miles
    Test number
    902307406742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail137,600 miles (+1,719)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    211630827426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass135,881 miles (+1,497)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    516227411379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,384 miles (+2,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    320358398234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,756 miles (+2,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,756 miles
    Test number
    920655745577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    484863800676
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail129,507 miles (+2,143)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,507 miles
    Test number
    502359732491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass127,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    661690327273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,364 miles (+2,362)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    550789853178
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    272597607915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,002 miles (+2,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    810417066199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass122,566 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    620469406111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,562 miles (+2,838)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,562 miles
    Test number
    793729419748
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake not working as efficiently as nearside

  15. Pass119,724 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    945535385119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    736739774160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,699 miles (+8,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    669929874163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,313 miles
    Test number
    919078673194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,313 miles (+9,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,313 miles
    Test number
    205678473497
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass96,961 miles (+9,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,961 miles
    Test number
    948921282184
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    878989461189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,094 miles (+11,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    766618161125
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass75,636 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    423439860188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,135 miles (+16,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    473003179112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    663042078103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,378 miles (+3,378)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    923172078137
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass43,000 miles (-58)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    291544477465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    633295076117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,058 miles (+5,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    722155076182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass37,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    764089875174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail37,393 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    991109875177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about S41 LEN

Does S41 LEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S41 LEN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S41 LEN?
The MOT on S41 LEN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S41 LEN done?
S41 LEN was recorded at 139,475 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has S41 LEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 LEN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S41 LEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S41 LEN find?
S41 LEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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