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BMW M3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S101 FECMOT history

S101 FEC is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

S101 FEC green 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,106 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 FEC was last recorded at 104,106 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,920 miles · 21 Jun 2012
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,106 miles
  • 2012 – 103,920 miles
  • 2011 – 100,065 miles
  • 2010 – 96,193 miles
  • 2009 – 82,750 miles
  • 2008 – 66,192 miles
  • 2007 – 59,827 miles
  • 2006 – 51,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,106 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,106 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    281297027787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,920 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    179793972141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,918 miles (+3,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    459356552190
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  4. Pass100,065 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    236095101177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rack ends have slight play
  5. Fail100,065 miles (+3,872)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    238561601480
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rack ends have slight play
  6. Pass96,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    924518090019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Fail96,193 miles (+13,443)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    770405490066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass82,750 miles (+16,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    402105489058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass66,192 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    291148698006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    460059297008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail59,827 miles (+8,629)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    461039297087
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass51,198 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    380290806134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,960 miles3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,960 miles
    Test number
    864273296032
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S101 FEC

Does S101 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 FEC is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S101 FEC?
The MOT on S101 FEC is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S101 FEC done?
S101 FEC was recorded at 104,106 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has S101 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 FEC has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on S101 FEC 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 FEC find?
S101 FEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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