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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S104 EUMMOT history

S104 EUM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

S104 EUM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,907 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S104 EUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S104 EUM was last recorded at 146,907 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,904 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,907 miles
  • 2023 – 146,904 miles
  • 2022 – 146,812 miles
  • 2020 – 140,386 miles
  • 2019 – 139,547 miles
  • 2018 – 135,485 miles
  • 2014 – 127,094 miles
  • 2013 – 122,007 miles
  • 2012 – 117,789 miles
  • 2011 – 107,146 miles
  • 2010 – 100,134 miles
  • 2009 – 96,326 miles
  • 2008 – 93,714 miles
  • 2007 – 86,909 miles
  • 2006 – 75,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,907 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,907 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    456779959397
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  2. Fail146,904 miles (+92)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    661186908074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,812 miles (+6,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    210026170548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass140,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    227073614172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail140,386 miles (+839)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    108891113116
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass139,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    572124838497
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low outer edges
  7. Fail139,547 miles (+4,062)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    480942336520
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low outer edges
  8. Pass135,485 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    623239448652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,428 miles (+8,334)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    852850357483
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner side light n/w
  10. Pass127,094 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    517289494179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,007 miles (+4,218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    625966893161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass117,789 miles (+10,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    486508792180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass107,146 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    825556791152
    • NoteExcessive coolant leak
  14. Fail107,089 miles (+6,955)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    768082991183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteExcessive coolant leak
    • NoteParking brake efficiency just pass MOT (16 %)
  15. Pass100,134 miles (+179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    872283090120
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail99,955 miles (+3,629)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    204257080480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass96,326 miles (+11)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    754900799145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail96,315 miles (+2,601)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    373027589103
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass93,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    674751168186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,714 miles (+6,805)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    990201968114
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail86,909 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,909 miles
    Test number
    614375557281
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass86,909 miles (+11,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,909 miles
    Test number
    622405857292
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass75,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    271263646221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S104 EUM

Does S104 EUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S104 EUM expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S104 EUM?
The MOT on S104 EUM expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S104 EUM done?
S104 EUM was recorded at 146,907 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has S104 EUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S104 EUM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S104 EUM 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 S104 EUM find?
S104 EUM passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front; underside corroded.

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