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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S66 JHSMOT history

S66 JHS is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S66 JHS silver 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 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,412 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 JHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S66 JHS was last recorded at 109,412 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2006: 60,201 miles, lower than 65,680 miles on 16 Feb 2006.
  • 9 Oct 2025: 108,128 miles, lower than 166,000 miles on 2 Sept 2024.

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
108,130 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,412 miles
  • 2025 – 108,130 miles
  • 2024 – 166,000 miles
  • 2022 – 165,038 miles
  • 2019 – 140,246 miles
  • 2018 – 137,685 miles
  • 2017 – 134,894 miles
  • 2016 – 130,180 miles
  • 2015 – 126,889 miles
  • 2014 – 122,927 miles
  • 2013 – 118,733 miles
  • 2012 – 113,719 miles
  • 2011 – 109,155 miles
  • 2010 – 105,458 miles
  • 2009 – 99,609 miles
  • 2008 – 89,256 miles
  • 2007 – 74,715 miles
  • 2006 – 60,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,412 miles
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,412 miles (+1,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    822362769212
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,130 miles
    Test number
    122044492455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,128 miles (-57,872)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,128 miles
    Test number
    789439027762
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  4. Pass166,000 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,000 miles
    Test number
    585632617184
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail166,000 miles (+962)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,000 miles
    Test number
    323313274181
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass165,038 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,038 miles
    Test number
    985507682284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,029 miles (+24,783)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,029 miles
    Test number
    977916878390
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,246 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    261232402316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,685 miles (+2,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    838511243801
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Pass134,894 miles (+4,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,894 miles
    Test number
    554874871586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded

  11. Pass130,180 miles (+3,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,180 miles
    Test number
    672342911483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass126,889 miles (+3,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    846691595085
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass122,927 miles (+4,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    495796484095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and groved

  14. Pass118,733 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,733 miles
    Test number
    976734593065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,719 miles (+4,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    638892282004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail109,155 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    597253671047
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass109,155 miles (+3,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    668043371035
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass105,458 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    484074180057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass99,609 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    781239069003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f ride hight switch damaged

  20. Fail99,609 miles (+10,353)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    101678069488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f ride hight switch damaged

  21. Pass89,256 miles (+14,541)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    562774118175
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads wearing thin at time of test
    • NoteAdvise presence of oil on or around offside rear driveshaft at time of test

  22. Pass74,715 miles (+14,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    314726097029
    • NoteFront load sensing valve , has a linkage that is worn at time of test

  23. Pass60,201 miles (-5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    892759906120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass65,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    151877646418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S66 JHS

Does S66 JHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S66 JHS expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S66 JHS?
The MOT on S66 JHS expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S66 JHS done?
S66 JHS was recorded at 109,412 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has S66 JHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 JHS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S66 JHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S66 JHS find?
S66 JHS failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2.

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