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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S104 XATMOT history

S104 XAT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 189,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S104 XAT red 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,523 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S104 XAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S104 XAT was last recorded at 189,523 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,026 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,497 miles
Average per year
6,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,523 miles
  • 2025 – 185,026 miles
  • 2023 – 185,010 miles
  • 2022 – 179,994 miles
  • 2021 – 179,687 miles
  • 2019 – 173,673 miles
  • 2018 – 158,031 miles
  • 2017 – 153,752 miles
  • 2016 – 142,743 miles
  • 2015 – 135,313 miles
  • 2014 – 128,685 miles
  • 2013 – 120,164 miles
  • 2012 – 111,804 miles
  • 2011 – 108,127 miles
  • 2010 – 108,006 miles
  • 2009 – 101,469 miles
  • 2008 – 93,273 miles
  • 2007 – 81,586 miles
  • 2006 – 72,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,523 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OVERALL CHASSI (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,523 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,523 miles
    Test number
    874663643018
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OVERALL CHASSI (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,026 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,026 miles
    Test number
    863766950057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass185,010 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,010 miles
    Test number
    293005470633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,994 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,994 miles
    Test number
    293627972546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,687 miles (+6,014)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,687 miles
    Test number
    291886267690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side seals on jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass173,673 miles (+15,642)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,673 miles
    Test number
    861925208432
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel out of shape
    • AdvisoryO/.s head light damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r indicator slightly dull
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust joint
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  7. Pass158,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,031 miles
    Test number
    119352971226
    • Advisory2x punctures o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre under inflated

  8. Fail158,031 miles (+4,279)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,031 miles
    Test number
    406823903656
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory2x punctures o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre under inflated

  9. Pass153,752 miles (+295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,752 miles
    Test number
    461598971938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryWasher jets poor

  10. Fail153,457 miles (+10,714)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    738579987575
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryWasher jets poor

  11. Pass142,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    358388076642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail142,743 miles (+7,430)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    345036579293
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass135,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    239081385104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail135,313 miles (+6,628)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    429781885170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass128,685 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    746961974191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked side wall

  16. Fail128,685 miles (+8,521)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    579201074144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked side wall

  17. Pass120,164 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    249663483469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall cracking badly

  18. Fail120,164 miles (+8,360)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    397743683147
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall cracking badly

  19. Pass111,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    689783272189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,804 miles (+3,677)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    268128562161
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass108,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    587793191181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,127 miles (+121)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    148882791145
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass108,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,006 miles
    Test number
    303240460271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,006 miles (+6,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,006 miles
    Test number
    521270060209
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)

  25. Pass101,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    500516199277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail101,469 miles (+8,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    484089289200
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass93,273 miles (+11,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    732855988292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    362311687258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail81,586 miles (+8,775)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    883431087235
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass72,811 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    883085886215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail68,409 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    350652256149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass68,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    833982856198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S104 XAT

Does S104 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S104 XAT is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S104 XAT?
The MOT on S104 XAT is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S104 XAT done?
S104 XAT was recorded at 189,523 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,177 miles a year.
Has S104 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S104 XAT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S104 XAT 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 XAT find?
S104 XAT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall chassi.

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