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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,993 cc

S70 ADPMOT history

S70 ADP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

S70 ADP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2024
Mileage
198,674 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 ADP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S70 ADP was last recorded at 198,674 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,456 miles · 30 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,218 miles
Average per year
8,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,674 miles
  • 2023 – 197,456 miles
  • 2022 – 191,072 miles
  • 2021 – 180,656 miles
  • 2020 – 168,860 miles
  • 2019 – 159,063 miles
  • 2018 – 147,695 miles
  • 2016 – 136,299 miles
  • 2015 – 122,023 miles
  • 2014 – 106,889 miles
  • 2013 – 96,550 miles
  • 2012 – 81,277 miles
  • 2011 – 74,956 miles
  • 2010 – 67,936 miles
  • 2009 – 63,462 miles
  • 2008 – 56,635 miles
  • 2007 – 48,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,674 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,674 miles (+1,218)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,674 miles
    Test number
    626217555816
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass197,456 miles (+6,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,456 miles
    Test number
    602877843650
    • 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))

  3. Pass191,072 miles (+10,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    191,072 miles
    Test number
    188280871481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,656 miles (+11,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,656 miles
    Test number
    378186858725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,860 miles (+9,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,860 miles
    Test number
    683536412705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,063 miles (+11,368)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    235332141444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass147,695 miles (+11,396)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,695 miles
    Test number
    525909279336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,299 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,299 miles
    Test number
    703705109080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  9. Fail136,288 miles (+14,265)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,288 miles
    Test number
    488540334270
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one stud missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one stud missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  10. Pass122,023 miles (+15,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    964269883401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  11. Pass106,889 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    145235594134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail106,889 miles (+10,339)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    506054384119
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass96,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    287304683478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,550 miles (+15,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    489224483149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,277 miles (+6,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    255723262190
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low on edges.

  16. Pass74,956 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    979958251148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    610120590136
    • NoteMiddle and nearside rear seatbelt not chceked due to child seat

  18. Fail67,936 miles (+4,474)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    430587280140
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteMiddle and nearside rear seatbelt not chceked due to child seat

  19. Pass63,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    271740999103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,462 miles (+6,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    733411789199
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass56,635 miles (+8,312)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    581807778108
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushs have slight wear
    • NoteOs/r park brake effort low

  22. Pass48,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,323 miles
    Test number
    453725187156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail48,323 miles2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,323 miles
    Test number
    481323987133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S70 ADP

Does S70 ADP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 ADP expired on 30 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 ADP?
The MOT on S70 ADP expired on 30 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 ADP done?
S70 ADP was recorded at 198,674 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 8,551 miles a year.
Has S70 ADP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 ADP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 ADP 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 S70 ADP find?
S70 ADP failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front position lamp not working; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

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