BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc
S70 GMTMOT history
S70 GMT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 166,765 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,602 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S70 GMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 5 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S70 GMT was last recorded at 166,765 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 19,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Feb 2010: 75,202 miles, lower than 87,004 miles on 25 Feb 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,635 miles · 9 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 19,130 miles
- Average per year
- 5,602 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 166,765 miles
- 2022 – 147,635 miles
- 2021 – 146,322 miles
- 2020 – 145,564 miles
- 2018 – 140,649 miles
- 2017 – 139,505 miles
- 2016 – 134,639 miles
- 2015 – 125,146 miles
- 2014 – 117,511 miles
- 2013 – 112,488 miles
- 2012 – 107,318 miles
- 2011 – 101,542 miles
- 2010 – 95,297 miles
- 2009 – 87,004 miles
- 2008 – 80,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,765 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,765 miles (+19,130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 166,765 miles
- Test number
- 718129419077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,635 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,635 miles
- Test number
- 651355162110
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail147,635 miles (+1,313)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,635 miles
- Test number
- 464422935188
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,322 miles (+758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 146,322 miles
- Test number
- 338018009772
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,564 miles (+4,915)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 145,564 miles
- Test number
- 618898067281
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass140,649 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 140,649 miles
- Test number
- 222620596316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass139,505 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,505 miles
- Test number
- 400222614825
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail139,505 miles (+4,866)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,505 miles
- Test number
- 829424945692
- 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass134,639 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 134,639 miles
- Test number
- 909889726158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Fail134,562 miles (+9,416)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,562 miles
- Test number
- 368200580143
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Pass125,146 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 125,146 miles
- Test number
- 196119175497
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail125,146 miles (+7,635)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,146 miles
- Test number
- 257149675099
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass117,511 miles (+100)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 117,511 miles
- Test number
- 105179654097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear number plate lamp, lense cover missing.
- NoteSome rear metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease/waxoil.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail117,411 miles (+4,923)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,411 miles
- Test number
- 218442554098
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear number plate lamp, lense cover missing.
- NoteSome rear metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease/waxoil.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,488 miles (+5,170)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 112,488 miles
- Test number
- 456243753089
- DangerousOffside rear inner tyre wall badly split, but no cords visible.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,318 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,318 miles
- Test number
- 637202762003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,314 miles (+5,772)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,314 miles
- Test number
- 758789252018
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspect slow puncture to nearside front tyre
Pass101,542 miles (+6,245)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 101,542 miles
- Test number
- 116899051004
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pipes oiled/greased in parts.
- NoteExposed parts of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, no reinforcing seen.
- NoteOffside parking brake effort lower than nearside, totals good.
- NotePlay in both front suspension lower arm bushes, not considered excessive.
Pass95,297 miles (+20,095)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,297 miles
- Test number
- 263013750092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,202 miles (-11,802)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,202 miles
- Test number
- 900660150034
- DangerousOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail87,004 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,004 miles
- Test number
- 870546759045
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass87,004 miles (+6,831)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 87,004 miles
- Test number
- 960156359004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,173 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 80,173 miles
- Test number
- 480480168081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail80,173 miles10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,173 miles
- Test number
- 693920468021
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about S70 GMT
- Does S70 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S70 GMT expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S70 GMT?
- The MOT on S70 GMT expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S70 GMT done?
- S70 GMT was recorded at 166,765 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
- Has S70 GMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S70 GMT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S70 GMT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S70 GMT find?
- S70 GMT passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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