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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S90 SLMMOT history

S90 SLM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S90 SLM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,664 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 SLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 SLM was last recorded at 64,664 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,768 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,896 miles
Average per year
2,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,664 miles
  • 2025 – 62,768 miles
  • 2024 – 60,920 miles
  • 2023 – 59,642 miles
  • 2022 – 57,614 miles
  • 2021 – 56,452 miles
  • 2020 – 55,092 miles
  • 2019 – 53,939 miles
  • 2018 – 52,048 miles
  • 2017 – 50,105 miles
  • 2016 – 48,259 miles
  • 2015 – 46,388 miles
  • 2014 – 43,402 miles
  • 2013 – 40,352 miles
  • 2012 – 36,630 miles
  • 2011 – 33,109 miles
  • 2010 – 29,431 miles
  • 2009 – 23,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,664 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,664 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    310920345393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,768 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    590902218378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,920 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    931309075906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,919 miles (+1,277)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    741893463658
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,642 miles (+2,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    179052911869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet poor

  6. Pass57,614 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    643213921988
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass56,452 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    965184364587
    • 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))

  8. Pass55,092 miles (+1,153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    271903183424
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring inspection of some components

  9. Pass53,939 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    476035728941
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,048 miles (+1,943)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    286413246596
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring inspection of some components

  11. Pass50,105 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,105 miles
    Test number
    859854608588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring inspection of some components

  12. Pass48,259 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    986838471288
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring inspection of some components

  13. Pass46,388 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,388 miles
    Test number
    647287639534
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail46,356 miles (+2,954)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    347049549124
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,402 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,402 miles
    Test number
    929624294296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,352 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    348951193450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,630 miles (+3,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    248165782287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,109 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    307939791446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,431 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,431 miles
    Test number
    562409480208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,782 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,782 miles
    Test number
    122482809389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,749 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,749 miles
    Test number
    321219499464
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S90 SLM

Does S90 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 SLM is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 SLM?
The MOT on S90 SLM is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 SLM done?
S90 SLM was recorded at 64,664 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,414 miles a year.
Has S90 SLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 SLM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S90 SLM 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 S90 SLM find?
S90 SLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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