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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P98 PLHMOT history

P98 PLH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

P98 PLH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
140,467 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 PLH
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
12 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 PLH was last recorded at 140,467 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,620 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
847 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,467 miles
  • 2021 – 139,620 miles
  • 2019 – 138,902 miles
  • 2016 – 130,813 miles
  • 2015 – 122,367 miles
  • 2013 – 119,410 miles
  • 2012 – 109,000 miles
  • 2011 – 96,674 miles
  • 2010 – 88,096 miles
  • 2009 – 79,123 miles
  • 2008 – 71,882 miles
  • 2007 – 69,959 miles
  • 2006 – 61,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,467 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    696441475907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    139245755287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat Belt buckles slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CV Boot clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,620 miles (+718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,620 miles
    Test number
    337403730259
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,902 miles
    Test number
    854535147826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801378292936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    202097005371
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel-arch area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking-point area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket missing (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass130,813 miles (+8,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    771250510976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass122,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,367 miles
    Test number
    837640556103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    787053654229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass119,410 miles (+10,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    628796543273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass109,000 miles (+12,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    728977222271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass96,674 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    617075711247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,096 miles (+8,973)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    310011300478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass79,123 miles (+7,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,123 miles
    Test number
    730429369180
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass71,882 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,882 miles
    Test number
    742383248115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,613 miles (+1,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    254257838112
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,959 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    611414747106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,952 miles (+8,683)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    724268637120
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    430592656172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 PLH

Does P98 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 PLH expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 PLH?
The MOT on P98 PLH expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 PLH done?
P98 PLH was recorded at 140,467 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has P98 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 PLH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on P98 PLH 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 P98 PLH find?
P98 PLH passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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