BMW MINI COOPER S 3 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK S3MWR has 27 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW MINI COOPER S 3 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,514 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 15:31.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 6th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

S3MWR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 2026136,514 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20246TH DECEMBER 2025131,560 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2024131,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202315TH NOVEMBER 2024126,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST APRIL 202220TH APRIL 2023121,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20215TH APRIL 2022119,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Middle Part (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED6TH APRIL 2021119,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Middle Part (1.1.11 (c))
  2. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED24TH JUNE 201923RD DECEMBER 2020114,033 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20181ST MAY 2019105,764 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201714TH APRIL 2018100,528 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak Excessive Engine Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Pin Or Bush Of An Upper Wishbone Inner Bearing (2.5.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Your 1s5 Mot Was Due On The 07/06/2005 Then After On That Date Or Before Each Year ?
PASSED15TH APRIL 201614TH APRIL 201794,309 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 201694,309 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Level Low.
FAILED1ST MARCH 201694,305 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Column Bulkhead Trim Adrift
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component Reservoir Lid Seal And Hoses (2.3.3b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush Top Mount (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (2.7.4)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Bush (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  13. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
  14. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leaks
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201518TH FEBRUARY 201689,377 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Blow From Both Rear Exhaust Boxs
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Worn To Limit
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201589,377 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Blow From Both Rear Exhaust Boxs
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Worn To Limit
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20134TH OCTOBER 201484,175 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201384,175 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201215TH AUGUST 201379,343 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201279,307 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201120TH SEPTEMBER 201275,876 MI
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201175,876 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201068,798 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Osr Exhaust Box Is Rusty
  4. USER ENTERED - Curt In Nsr Tyre Inner Side Wall But Not To The Cords
  5. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Tread Is Badly Worn On The Inner Edge And Very Near The Legal Min
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201168,798 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Osr Exhaust Box Is Rusty
  2. USER ENTERED - Curt In Nsr Tyre Inner Side Wall But Not To The Cords
  3. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Tread Is Badly Worn On The Inner Edge And Very Near The Legal Min
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 200831ST OCTOBER 200952,250 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200729TH OCTOBER 200847,232 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 200747,232 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 200618TH OCTOBER 200736,571 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge Reccomend Replacement
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre 3mm
  3. USER ENTERED - Reverse Light Not Working
  4. USER ENTERED - Washer Jets Poor Operation
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S3MWR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

S3MWR MOT Comments

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S3MWR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,514 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,935 miles

S3MWR FAQs

This Bmw Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback with registration S3MWR was manufactured on Friday 7th June 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 136,514 miles, so this Bmw Mini Cooper S has travelled an average of 5,935 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S3MWR has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback has had 22 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 17 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Mini Cooper S 3 Door Manual Hatchback is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does S3MWR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 S3MWR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S3MWR Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 S3MWR does have Tax. Read more

When does S3MWR Tax expire?

The current Tax for S3MWR will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S3MWR MOT expire?

The current MOT for S3MWR will expire in 7 months on Sunday 6th December 2026. Read more

When did S3MWR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S3MWR was on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 15:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S3MWR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S3MWR we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S3MWR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S3MWR we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has S3MWR done?

The odometer reading for S3MWR at the last MOT in November 2025 was 136,514 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,935 miles per year. Read more

How old is S3MWR?

The vehicle S3MWR was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th June 2002. Read more

What colour is S3MWR?

The official colour of S3MWR is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does S3MWR have?

S3MWR has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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