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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S803 GANMOT history

S803 GAN is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

S803 GAN yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,240 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S803 GAN was last recorded at 129,240 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,153 miles · 2 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,240 miles
  • 2017 – 129,153 miles
  • 2015 – 127,277 miles
  • 2014 – 125,468 miles
  • 2013 – 122,365 miles
  • 2012 – 119,016 miles
  • 2011 – 115,569 miles
  • 2010 – 112,635 miles
  • 2009 – 109,821 miles
  • 2008 – 105,567 miles
  • 2007 – 103,215 miles
  • 2006 – 96,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront to rear undersealed

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    572911113413
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear undersealed

  2. FailMileage not read7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    717585392052
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,240 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    287508373793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,153 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,153 miles
    Test number
    603069557773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail129,058 miles (+1,781)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    901045140334
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass127,277 miles (+1,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,277 miles
    Test number
    198308144626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass125,468 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    136008024262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,365 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    479364723287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail122,283 miles (+3,267)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,283 miles
    Test number
    255765513227
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass119,016 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,016 miles
    Test number
    479933302297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,569 miles
    Test number
    396168721252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,568 miles (+2,933)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    796958421281
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,635 miles (+1)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    553937160243
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r inner side light not workin
    • NoteRear disks worn and scored
    • NoteSlight fluid weep from pas pump
    • NoteTrims fitted to sills

  14. Fail112,634 miles (+2,813)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    920856260273
    • 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)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r inner side light not workin
    • NoteRear disks worn and scored
    • NoteSlight fluid weep from pas pump
    • NoteTrims fitted to sills

  15. Pass109,821 miles (+4,254)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    854824869224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank straps slightly corroded

  16. Pass105,567 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    684899968292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,215 miles (+6,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    413553157459
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass96,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,835 miles
    Test number
    881125716366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S803 GAN

Does S803 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S803 GAN expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S803 GAN?
The MOT on S803 GAN expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S803 GAN done?
S803 GAN was recorded at 129,240 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has S803 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 GAN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S803 GAN 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 S803 GAN find?
S803 GAN passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat - rear joint; front to rear undersealed.

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