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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S105 AMDMOT history

S105 AMD is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

S105 AMD purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,667 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S105 AMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S105 AMD was last recorded at 158,667 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2025: 155,994 miles, lower than 158,010 miles on 5 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,999 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,667 miles
  • 2024 – 158,010 miles
  • 2016 – 151,158 miles
  • 2015 – 150,878 miles
  • 2014 – 149,155 miles
  • 2013 – 148,658 miles
  • 2012 – 147,369 miles
  • 2011 – 146,127 miles
  • 2010 – 136,719 miles
  • 2009 – 127,580 miles
  • 2008 – 117,089 miles
  • 2007 – 104,974 miles
  • 2006 – 89,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,667 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,667 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,667 miles
    Test number
    662028858818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,999 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    372844135247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint slight blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail155,994 miles (-2,016)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    795711963756
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
  4. Pass158,010 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    382159077068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,158 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    151,158 miles
    Test number
    907981998822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,878 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,878 miles
    Test number
    726031605121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,155 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    845885494285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,658 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    148,658 miles
    Test number
    478924403496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,369 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,369 miles
    Test number
    468206222190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass146,127 miles (+9,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,127 miles
    Test number
    489744501154
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise heat shield loos
  11. Pass136,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    290887310170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,719 miles (+9,139)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    203637910166
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  13. Pass127,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,580 miles
    Test number
    784781219104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,580 miles (+10,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,580 miles
    Test number
    802821119136
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass117,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    614576618101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,089 miles (+12,115)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    731005318103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail104,974 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    470518507188
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass104,974 miles (+15,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    664428207162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass89,046 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    493336516121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F Fog Lamp Cracked.
  20. Pass89,046 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    870726216137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F Fog Lamp Cracked.

Questions about S105 AMD

Does S105 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S105 AMD is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S105 AMD?
The MOT on S105 AMD is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S105 AMD done?
S105 AMD was recorded at 158,667 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has S105 AMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S105 AMD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S105 AMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S105 AMD find?
S105 AMD passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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