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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S70 CEJMOT history

S70 CEJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S70 CEJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
137,308 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 CEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 CEJ was last recorded at 137,308 miles on 22 May 2026, 5,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,109 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,199 miles
Average per year
5,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,308 miles
  • 2025 – 132,109 miles
  • 2024 – 127,033 miles
  • 2023 – 121,097 miles
  • 2019 – 116,986 miles
  • 2018 – 111,793 miles
  • 2017 – 106,601 miles
  • 2016 – 101,730 miles
  • 2015 – 97,194 miles
  • 2014 – 91,991 miles
  • 2013 – 88,136 miles
  • 2012 – 82,257 miles
  • 2011 – 73,160 miles
  • 2010 – 65,210 miles
  • 2009 – 57,537 miles
  • 2008 – 48,669 miles
  • 2007 – 40,102 miles
  • 2006 – 29,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,308 miles (+5,199)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    828454353987
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass132,109 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    292525503894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,033 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,033 miles
    Test number
    260343005418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,097 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,097 miles
    Test number
    670695753464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,986 miles (+5,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    891239769116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points slightly corroded

  6. Pass111,793 miles (+5,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    881079753918
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

  7. Pass106,601 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    274036556693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge, inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

  8. Fail106,601 miles (+4,871)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    231450251205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge, inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

  9. Pass101,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    834686008951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail101,730 miles (+4,536)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    868240213426
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass97,194 miles (+5,203)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    398001445112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass91,991 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    808900544150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass88,136 miles (+5,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    217163233480
    • NoteTyre tread cut o/s/f

  14. Pass82,257 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    456542742166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,220 miles (+9,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    966219532177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    148888761032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,160 miles (+7,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    178088061052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass65,210 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    783501380065
    • 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)

  19. Fail65,097 miles (+7,560)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    684837570082
    • 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)
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    831319579046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,537 miles (+8,868)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    450829779045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,669 miles (+8,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    402884378017
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,102 miles (+10,672)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    222711787047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,430 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,430 miles
    Test number
    133666286096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,787 miles
    Test number
    574454526004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 CEJ

Does S70 CEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 CEJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 CEJ?
The MOT on S70 CEJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 CEJ done?
S70 CEJ was recorded at 137,308 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,389 miles a year.
Has S70 CEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 CEJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S70 CEJ 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 CEJ find?
S70 CEJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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