
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S101 MGMMOT history
S101 MGM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 148,123 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S101 MGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S101 MGM was last recorded at 148,123 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 6,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 141,809 miles · 9 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,314 miles
- Average per year
- 5,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,123 miles
- 2023 – 141,809 miles
- 2022 – 134,042 miles
- 2021 – 125,808 miles
- 2020 – 119,408 miles
- 2019 – 112,056 miles
- 2018 – 105,525 miles
- 2017 – 98,681 miles
- 2016 – 92,642 miles
- 2015 – 86,388 miles
- 2014 – 81,749 miles
- 2013 – 76,401 miles
- 2012 – 71,314 miles
- 2011 – 70,925 miles
- 2010 – 68,290 miles
- 2009 – 65,369 miles
- 2008 – 61,511 miles
- 2007 – 57,199 miles
- 2006 – 52,293 miles
- 2005 – 47,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,123 miles (+6,314)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 148,123 miles
- Test number
- 158785925174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,809 miles (+7,767)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 141,809 miles
- Test number
- 958125856018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,042 miles (+8,234)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 134,042 miles
- Test number
- 652372412945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side,inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,808 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 125,808 miles
- Test number
- 125437396615
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail125,778 miles (+6,370)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,778 miles
- Test number
- 355123893395
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,408 miles (+7,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,408 miles
- Test number
- 378639621100
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Pass112,056 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,056 miles
- Test number
- 113375453505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,525 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 105,525 miles
- Test number
- 298006163968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail105,521 miles (+6,840)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,521 miles
- Test number
- 453755658402
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass98,681 miles (+6,039)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,681 miles
- Test number
- 119401355281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,642 miles (+114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 92,642 miles
- Test number
- 493685051258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,528 miles (+6,140)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,528 miles
- Test number
- 603672768096
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
Pass86,388 miles (+4,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,388 miles
- Test number
- 775694945008
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,749 miles (+5,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 999460954052
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass76,401 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 76,401 miles
- Test number
- 858356743076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,314 miles
- Test number
- 607400362053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,314 miles (+389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,314 miles
- Test number
- 758100362039
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,925 miles (+2,635)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 70,925 miles
- Test number
- 189924281235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,290 miles (+2,921)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,290 miles
- Test number
- 861974180224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,369 miles (+3,858)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,369 miles
- Test number
- 550672299209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,511 miles (+4,312)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 61,511 miles
- Test number
- 112280198280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,199 miles (+4,906)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,199 miles
- Test number
- 660505987237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,293 miles (+5,219)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,293 miles
- Test number
- 510972996204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 47,074 miles
- Test number
- 243733995241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S101 MGM
- Does S101 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S101 MGM expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S101 MGM?
- The MOT on S101 MGM expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S101 MGM done?
- S101 MGM was recorded at 148,123 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
- Has S101 MGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S101 MGM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on S101 MGM 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 MGM find?
- S101 MGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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