BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S106 DHCMOT history
S106 DHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 159,455 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S106 DHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S106 DHC was last recorded at 159,455 miles on 3 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jan 2009: 13,670 miles, lower than 136,370 miles on 19 Jan 2009.
- 18 Aug 2021: 165,400 miles, lower than 182,474 miles on 8 Jul 2017.
- 3 Apr 2026: 159,455 miles, lower than 183,888 miles on 24 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 183,888 miles · 24 Jun 2023
- Average per year
- 2,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,455 miles
- 2023 – 183,888 miles
- 2021 – 165,400 miles
- 2017 – 182,474 miles
- 2010 – 164,339 miles
- 2009 – 149,015 miles
- 2007 – 124,529 miles
- 2006 – 107,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,455 miles
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,455 miles (-24,433)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 159,455 miles
- Test number
- 305011698386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,888 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 183,888 miles
- Test number
- 604540484359
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 208689076833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 165,400 miles
- Test number
- 268707565286
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 615701410474
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 494074083160
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 177900913344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,474 miles (+18,135)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,474 miles
- Test number
- 422752877848
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryAir bags removed for race purpose
- AdvisoryRear seats removed to fit roll cage
Pass164,339 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 164,339 miles
- Test number
- 740507770210
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail164,339 miles (+15,324)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,339 miles
- Test number
- 100157770239
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass149,015 miles (+135,345)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 149,015 miles
- Test number
- 772100699269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass13,670 miles (-122,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 13,670 miles
- Test number
- 113808429042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail136,370 miles (+11,841)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,370 miles
- Test number
- 541629919000
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,529 miles (+17,343)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 124,529 miles
- Test number
- 733320437387
- NoteExhaust rurty
- NoteRear subframe mounts perished
Pass107,186 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 107,186 miles
- Test number
- 461007976211
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S106 DHC
- Does S106 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 DHC is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S106 DHC?
- The MOT on S106 DHC is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S106 DHC done?
- S106 DHC was recorded at 159,455 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
- Has S106 DHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S106 DHC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2017.
- Has the mileage on S106 DHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 28 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S106 DHC find?
- S106 DHC passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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