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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P98 LBAMOT history

P98 LBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

P98 LBA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,279 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 LBA was last recorded at 185,279 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 7,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2006: 42,074 miles, lower than 97,849 miles on 10 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,145 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,134 miles
Average per year
4,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,279 miles
  • 2025 – 178,145 miles
  • 2024 – 169,352 miles
  • 2023 – 159,779 miles
  • 2022 – 151,764 miles
  • 2021 – 147,092 miles
  • 2020 – 144,609 miles
  • 2019 – 141,315 miles
  • 2018 – 138,339 miles
  • 2017 – 135,902 miles
  • 2016 – 133,089 miles
  • 2015 – 130,152 miles
  • 2014 – 128,984 miles
  • 2013 – 127,597 miles
  • 2012 – 126,550 miles
  • 2011 – 123,532 miles
  • 2010 – 119,289 miles
  • 2009 – 114,014 miles
  • 2008 – 108,233 miles
  • 2007 – 102,190 miles
  • 2006 – 42,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,279 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,279 miles (+7,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,279 miles
    Test number
    450876422103
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass178,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,145 miles
    Test number
    550275130592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe and reservior (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail178,145 miles (+8,793)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,145 miles
    Test number
    249010210711
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached N/S and O/S front bumper undertray wheel arch liners and brake ducts all hanging lose and could potentially fall off at any time (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe and reservior (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass169,352 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,352 miles
    Test number
    225062131776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  5. Fail169,297 miles (+9,518)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,297 miles
    Test number
    461245203384
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  6. Pass159,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,779 miles
    Test number
    619115033610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  7. Fail159,779 miles (+8,015)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,779 miles
    Test number
    809379023999
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  8. Pass151,764 miles (+4,672)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,764 miles
    Test number
    392156588517
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring seat nearly corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect the adult rear seat belts

  9. Pass147,092 miles (+2,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    106295720927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass144,609 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    102735688453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass141,315 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    213330516859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass138,339 miles (+2,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    389458159233
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoot latch damaged

  13. Pass135,902 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    714606599151
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass133,089 miles (+2,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    362899119608
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight damage on boot lock

  15. Pass130,152 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    707387175001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

  16. Fail130,152 miles (+1,168)1 failure11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    256595665052
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

  17. Pass128,984 miles (+1,387)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,984 miles
    Test number
    298559064068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage

  18. Pass127,597 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,597 miles
    Test number
    196170063012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  19. Fail127,597 miles (+1,047)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,597 miles
    Test number
    116799953497
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  20. Pass126,550 miles (+3,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,550 miles
    Test number
    116144972005
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front door mirror

  21. Pass123,532 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    926006761041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,289 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    170703360481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,014 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,014 miles
    Test number
    254629169046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,233 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    973151078096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    870582377023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,188 miles (+60,114)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    310122877074
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass42,074 miles (-55,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    890335376093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail97,849 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    131679166013
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P98 LBA

Does P98 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P98 LBA is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P98 LBA?
The MOT on P98 LBA is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P98 LBA done?
P98 LBA was recorded at 185,279 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
Has P98 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 LBA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P98 LBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P98 LBA find?
P98 LBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area.

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