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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S57 BHCMOT history

S57 BHC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S57 BHC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,681 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 BHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 BHC was last recorded at 140,681 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 34,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,973 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
34,708 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,681 miles
  • 2025 – 105,973 miles
  • 2024 – 97,175 miles
  • 2023 – 97,111 miles
  • 2022 – 94,931 miles
  • 2021 – 90,898 miles
  • 2020 – 86,807 miles
  • 2019 – 84,329 miles
  • 2018 – 80,612 miles
  • 2017 – 77,099 miles
  • 2016 – 74,077 miles
  • 2014 – 46,031 miles
  • 2013 – 45,639 miles
  • 2012 – 43,704 miles
  • 2011 – 40,526 miles
  • 2010 – 37,876 miles
  • 2009 – 35,297 miles
  • 2008 – 31,151 miles
  • 2007 – 26,578 miles
  • 2006 – 20,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nail in nearside rear tyre

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,681 miles (+34,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,681 miles
    Test number
    960658699749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,973 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    386036492887
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,898 miles (+8,723)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    430253854105
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass97,175 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    847307756340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,111 miles (+2,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    396675015143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,931 miles (+4,033)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    202807224997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,898 miles (+4,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    785316893561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,807 miles (+2,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    854535068253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,329 miles (+3,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    488785360234
    • AdvisoryFront tyres deteriorating (cracking)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,612 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    455682469856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,099 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    537440037056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,077 miles (+28,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    852192508284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,031 miles (+392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    368790334081
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmall chips to front screen

  14. Pass45,639 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    558612043123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass43,704 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    157820332113
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail43,704 miles (+3,178)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    337459122185
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass40,526 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    719747531101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,876 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    733681640125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,297 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    694786949116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,151 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,151 miles
    Test number
    354582448135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail26,578 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    271015347460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass26,578 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    553975647139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,940 miles
    Test number
    782037936177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 BHC

Does S57 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S57 BHC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S57 BHC?
The MOT on S57 BHC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S57 BHC done?
S57 BHC was recorded at 140,681 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has S57 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 BHC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S57 BHC 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 S57 BHC find?
S57 BHC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing.

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