BMW 3 SERIES S243APC has 24 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,755 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 17:15.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

S243APC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MARCH 2027180,755 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20257TH MARCH 2026179,756 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 20247TH MARCH 2025179,148 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20235TH MARCH 2024178,679 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 202128TH MARCH 2022178,185 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202027TH FEBRUARY 2021178,061 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Heavily Modified For Motorsport......i.e Rally Car.
PASSED12TH MAY 201726TH MAY 2018201,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Underside Of The Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perished
FAILED2ND MAY 2017201,851 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Of The Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED18TH MAY 201626TH MAY 2017199,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both Front And Rear (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Ns And Os On 2mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All Front And Rear (x4) (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Ns And Os + Both Front To Rear Sections (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil Both Ns And Os (2.7.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil At Time Of Inspection (2.7.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Dust Boot / Bump Stop Deteriorated
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor Pan / Floor To Sill / Chassis Leg Areas (2.4.a.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor Pan / Floor To Sill / Chassis Leg Areas (5.2.6)
  11. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Some Underbody Components / Panels
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lazy. Parking Brake Efficiency Met But It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
  13. ADVISORY - Undercarriage Trays / Sill Guards / Splash Guards / Heat Shields / Engine Covers / Component Covers Obscuring Some Prescribed Areas And Or Items
  14. ADVISORY - Srs Warning Lamp Missing / Inop
PASSED27TH MAY 201526TH MAY 2016196,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  12. USER ENTERED - Engine / Component Covers Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  13. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays / Heat Sheilds Obscuring Some Underside Components
  14. USER ENTERED - Heat Sheild / Sound Absorbing Material Collapsed And Fouling Prop-Shaft
  15. USER ENTERED - Ns Front Shock Bumpstop Perished
  16. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion To Underbody Components And Panels
FAILED18TH MAY 2015196,667 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  15. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  17. USER ENTERED - Engine / Component Covers Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  18. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays / Heat Sheilds Obscuring Some Underside Components
  19. USER ENTERED - Heat Sheild / Sound Absorbing Material Collapsed And Fouling Prop-Shaft
  20. USER ENTERED - Ns Front Shock Bumpstop Perished
  21. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion To Underbody Components And Panels
PASSED15TH MAY 201423RD MAY 2015189,508 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 201323RD MAY 2014181,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED22ND MAY 2013181,923 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED24TH MAY 201223RD MAY 2013165,701 MI
FAILED22ND MAY 2012165,701 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD MAY 201122ND MAY 2012158,244 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 - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH MAY 201021ST MAY 2011155,400 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 200921ST MAY 2010138,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED19TH MAY 200821ST MAY 2009117,970 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 200721ST MAY 200897,779 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 200797,779 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED22ND MAY 200621ST MAY 200780,171 MI
FAILED22ND MAY 200680,171 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Abs Sensor Wire Securing Clip Brocken
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S243APC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

S243APC MOT Comments

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S243APC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,755 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,456 miles

S243APC FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration S243APC was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 180,755 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,456 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S243APC has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 58 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does S243APC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 S243APC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S243APC Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 S243APC does have Tax. Read more

When does S243APC Tax expire?

The current Tax for S243APC will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027. 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 S243APC MOT expire?

The current MOT for S243APC will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027. Read more

When did S243APC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S243APC was on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 17:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S243APC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S243APC we can see 18 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 S243APC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S243APC we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S243APC?

S243APC is registered as a 1998 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has S243APC done?

The odometer reading for S243APC at the last MOT in March 2026 was 180,755 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 6,456 miles per year. Read more

How old is S243APC?

The vehicle S243APC was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th August 1998. Read more

What colour is S243APC?

The official colour of S243APC is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does S243APC have?

S243APC has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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