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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S70 ELWMOT history

S70 ELW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S70 ELW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,055 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 ELW was last recorded at 113,055 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,072 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,983 miles
Average per year
8,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,055 miles
  • 2025 – 107,072 miles
  • 2024 – 102,259 miles
  • 2023 – 97,573 miles
  • 2022 – 91,935 miles
  • 2021 – 81,069 miles
  • 2020 – 70,586 miles
  • 2019 – 61,199 miles
  • 2018 – 50,409 miles
  • 2017 – 41,862 miles
  • 2016 – 32,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,055 miles (+5,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,055 miles
    Test number
    200284612353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,072 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,072 miles
    Test number
    236644614479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,972 miles (+4,713)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    386324494908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,259 miles (+4,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    629866318579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass97,573 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    342843989187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,935 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    317560149349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,069 miles (+10,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,069 miles
    Test number
    478517362298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    686846105390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,586 miles (+9,387)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    337985513172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,199 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    150559371529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,409 miles (+8,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,409 miles
    Test number
    950296510968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    114684249595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail41,862 miles (+9,847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    724086112607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,015 miles
    Test number
    951373207465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 ELW

Does S70 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 ELW is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 ELW?
The MOT on S70 ELW is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 ELW done?
S70 ELW was recorded at 113,055 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,231 miles a year.
Has S70 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 ELW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 ELW 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 ELW find?
S70 ELW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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