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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S70 PPUMOT history

S70 PPU is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

S70 PPU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
145,099 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 PPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 PPU was last recorded at 145,099 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,094 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,099 miles
  • 2023 – 144,190 miles
  • 2022 – 141,893 miles
  • 2021 – 129,776 miles
  • 2020 – 119,494 miles
  • 2019 – 103,448 miles
  • 2018 – 95,492 miles
  • 2017 – 90,534 miles
  • 2016 – 84,522 miles
  • 2015 – 79,294 miles
  • 2014 – 74,381 miles
  • 2013 – 68,767 miles
  • 2012 – 43,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,099 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray and engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Cover and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,099 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    173986275820
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass145,099 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    301760227547
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail145,094 miles (+904)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,094 miles
    Test number
    399523975017
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass144,190 miles (+2,297)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    328477944790
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass141,893 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,893 miles
    Test number
    607067582876
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight injector chuff

  6. Fail141,892 miles (+12,116)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,892 miles
    Test number
    830704513715
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight injector chuff

  7. Pass129,776 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,776 miles
    Test number
    974015832489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,494 miles
    Test number
    822053090045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,488 miles (+16,040)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,488 miles
    Test number
    212392935204
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,448 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    765196778444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,446 miles (+7,954)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    778038121786
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,492 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    400167829267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass90,534 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    627345621909
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  14. Fail90,517 miles (+5,995)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    490621410481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  15. Pass84,522 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    873561884992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCover and undertrays fitted

  16. Fail84,490 miles (+5,196)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    992260397838
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both, washer fluid leaking o/s (1.7.2)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCover and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass79,294 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    928927775037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,091 miles (+4,710)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    105452265402
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass74,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    406843964026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,381 miles (+33)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    878792664065
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Fail74,348 miles (+5,581)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    657030614099
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  22. Pass68,767 miles (+25,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    487891303117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    805455082186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,200 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    918055382111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S70 PPU

Does S70 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 PPU expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 PPU?
The MOT on S70 PPU expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 PPU done?
S70 PPU was recorded at 145,099 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 8,189 miles a year.
Has S70 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 PPU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S70 PPU 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 PPU find?
S70 PPU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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