BMW 3 SERIES S3GBW has 18 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 162,889 miles 1 day ago on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 14:50.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 21st September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

S3GBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 2027162,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Os/ns Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20256TH SEPTEMBER 2026162,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Front + Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Front + Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20246TH SEPTEMBER 2025160,957 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20236TH SEPTEMBER 2024158,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced O/s + N/s Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement O/s + N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202211TH AUGUST 2023156,324 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 20215TH AUGUST 2022153,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20205TH AUGUST 2021150,440 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20195TH AUGUST 2020148,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20185TH AUGUST 2019146,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20175TH AUGUST 2018144,330 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)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20165TH AUGUST 2017142,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20155TH AUGUST 2016139,116 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2015139,116 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201016TH DECEMBER 2011136,201 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 200916TH DECEMBER 201029,313 MI
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 200816TH DECEMBER 2009128,190 MI
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2008128,190 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Radius Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Radius Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Worn And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Worn And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 200714TH OCTOBER 2008116,525 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S3GBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

S3GBW MOT Comments

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S3GBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 162,889 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,817 miles

S3GBW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration S3GBW was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 162,889 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,817 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S3GBW has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 29 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 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 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does S3GBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 S3GBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S3GBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 S3GBW does have Tax. Read more

When does S3GBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for S3GBW will expire in 2 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 S3GBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for S3GBW will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 21st September 2027. Read more

When did S3GBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S3GBW was on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 14:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S3GBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S3GBW we can see 16 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 S3GBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S3GBW we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S3GBW?

S3GBW is registered as a 1998 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has S3GBW done?

The odometer reading for S3GBW at the last MOT in September 2026 was 162,889 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 5,817 miles per year. Read more

How old is S3GBW?

The vehicle S3GBW was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th October 1998. Read more

What colour is S3GBW?

The official colour of S3GBW is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does S3GBW have?

S3GBW has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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