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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

S59 GEUMOT history

S59 GEU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

S59 GEU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
74,837 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 GEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 GEU was last recorded at 74,837 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,741 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
3,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,837 miles
  • 2023 – 70,020 miles
  • 2022 – 65,656 miles
  • 2021 – 63,744 miles
  • 2019 – 60,257 miles
  • 2018 – 56,534 miles
  • 2017 – 51,159 miles
  • 2016 – 46,799 miles
  • 2015 – 41,856 miles
  • 2014 – 36,758 miles
  • 2013 – 33,675 miles
  • 2012 – 32,485 miles
  • 2011 – 30,112 miles
  • 2010 – 29,247 miles
  • 2009 – 27,696 miles
  • 2008 – 25,267 miles
  • 2007 – 22,800 miles
  • 2006 – 19,664 miles
  • 2005 – 15,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,837 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,837 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    634369800155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,741 miles (+4,721)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    358068485344
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    851835941497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,020 miles (+4,364)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    102262241091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,656 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    680991517077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,744 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    685552160675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,741 miles (+3,484)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    541597095045
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,257 miles (+3,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    318631143806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,534 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    385499423115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,159 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    695603454149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,799 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    565432452475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,856 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    522266960815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,758 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    137157204356
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass33,675 miles (+1,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,675 miles
    Test number
    728305503324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate slight delaminated, still readable

  15. Pass32,485 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    945423402353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass30,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    876994901331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,112 miles (+865)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    305814701326
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass29,247 miles (+1,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,247 miles
    Test number
    124309090211
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,696 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    170049499252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,267 miles (+2,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    142270618326
    • NoteO/s rear tyre inner sidewall worn

  21. Pass22,800 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    613679597245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    424907906421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,664 miles (+4,240)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    921517806382
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass15,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,424 miles
    Test number
    764368205379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S59 GEU

Does S59 GEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S59 GEU expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S59 GEU?
The MOT on S59 GEU expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S59 GEU done?
S59 GEU was recorded at 74,837 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 3,172 miles a year.
Has S59 GEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 GEU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S59 GEU 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 S59 GEU find?
S59 GEU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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