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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S101 FANMOT history

S101 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

S101 FAN 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 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
133,664 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 FAN was last recorded at 133,664 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 6,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,625 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,039 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,664 miles
  • 2020 – 127,625 miles
  • 2019 – 124,041 miles
  • 2018 – 121,104 miles
  • 2017 – 116,249 miles
  • 2016 – 111,472 miles
  • 2015 – 104,002 miles
  • 2014 – 96,064 miles
  • 2013 – 92,885 miles
  • 2012 – 89,354 miles
  • 2011 – 85,150 miles
  • 2010 – 75,455 miles
  • 2009 – 63,679 miles
  • 2008 – 60,405 miles
  • 2007 – 56,533 miles
  • 2006 – 52,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,664 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,664 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    986464145218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,625 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    648176273875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,041 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    288534641553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,104 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    176726703140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    271852462687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,249 miles (+4,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    473240654362
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass111,472 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    511216142162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,393 miles (+7,391)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    291733264906
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass104,002 miles (+100)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    737972925173
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail103,902 miles (+7,838)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,902 miles
    Test number
    236225515191
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass96,064 miles (+3,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    409227024198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass92,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,885 miles
    Test number
    808592843106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,882 miles (+38)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    159762143141
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail92,844 miles (+3,490)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    288418133460
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body sill
    • NoteExhaust front brackit corroded

  15. Pass89,354 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    549348332151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear footbrake imbalance 35%

  16. Fail89,354 miles (+4,204)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    616666632107
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear footbrake imbalance 35%

  17. Pass85,150 miles (+9,695)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    895737331143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteSlight freeplay in front wheels

  18. Pass75,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    142653930142
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail75,455 miles (+11,776)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    973823230173
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass63,679 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,679 miles
    Test number
    103255839105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,405 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    793367838150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,533 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    934579237111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,188 miles
    Test number
    120970046160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S101 FAN

Does S101 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 FAN expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 FAN?
The MOT on S101 FAN expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 FAN done?
S101 FAN was recorded at 133,664 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has S101 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 FAN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on S101 FAN 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 S101 FAN find?
S101 FAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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