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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S105 ORVMOT history

S105 ORV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S105 ORV blue 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
115,200 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S105 ORV
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
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S105 ORV was last recorded at 115,200 miles on 6 May 2026, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,445 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,200 miles
  • 2024 – 114,445 miles
  • 2022 – 113,819 miles
  • 2021 – 112,420 miles
  • 2020 – 111,787 miles
  • 2019 – 110,839 miles
  • 2015 – 110,189 miles
  • 2014 – 101,111 miles
  • 2013 – 87,324 miles
  • 2012 – 73,424 miles
  • 2010 – 62,431 miles
  • 2009 – 55,725 miles
  • 2007 – 41,265 miles
  • 2005 – 34,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,200 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,200 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    406668112419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,445 miles (+626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    609873725704
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,819 miles (+1,399)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,819 miles
    Test number
    424068621188
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass112,420 miles (+633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    909953570032
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass111,787 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    224725713155
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass110,839 miles (+650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    168826157240
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    805259245042
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail110,189 miles (+9,078)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    975169145023
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass101,111 miles (+18)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    105293724474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail101,093 miles (+13,769)1 dangerous10 failures6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    468702424016
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light illuminated in dash display.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp and aim poor as a result.
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working.
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber upper casing cover insecure from top mount and collapsed.
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt buckle surround casing insecure, damaged and collapsed.

  11. Pass87,324 miles (+37)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    968418703097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake light on

  12. Fail87,287 miles (+13,863)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    276955303040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake light on

  13. Pass73,424 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    175546302449
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll main indicator bulbs faded

  14. Fail73,421 miles (+10,990)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    265286702057
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll main indicator bulbs faded

  15. Pass62,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    290953770154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,431 miles (+6,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    410513470166
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass55,725 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    974596659170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,712 miles (+14,447)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    241667749428
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail41,265 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    373262577170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass41,265 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    660142577156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,235 miles
    Test number
    331575335324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S105 ORV

Does S105 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S105 ORV is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S105 ORV?
The MOT on S105 ORV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S105 ORV done?
S105 ORV was recorded at 115,200 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has S105 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S105 ORV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on S105 ORV 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 S105 ORV find?
S105 ORV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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