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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S106 NLPMOT history

S106 NLP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S106 NLP 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,477 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 NLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 NLP was last recorded at 123,477 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,571 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,906 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,477 miles
  • 2024 – 121,571 miles
  • 2023 – 119,822 miles
  • 2022 – 117,529 miles
  • 2021 – 113,205 miles
  • 2020 – 110,374 miles
  • 2019 – 107,680 miles
  • 2018 – 104,342 miles
  • 2017 – 99,311 miles
  • 2016 – 92,594 miles
  • 2015 – 82,766 miles
  • 2014 – 72,177 miles
  • 2013 – 62,408 miles
  • 2012 – 51,420 miles
  • 2011 – 44,830 miles
  • 2010 – 41,824 miles
  • 2009 – 38,681 miles
  • 2008 – 35,862 miles
  • 2007 – 31,766 miles
  • 2005 – 24,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,477 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,477 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    164374607176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass121,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    939888965601
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,571 miles (+1,749)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    995345723209
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass119,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    540018081256
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail119,822 miles (+2,293)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    608951218639
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,529 miles (+4,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    337101807196
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,205 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,205 miles
    Test number
    528216060897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,374 miles (+2,694)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    729489752267
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

  9. Pass107,680 miles (+3,338)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    619384987043
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror casing slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass104,342 miles (+43)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    653071580872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail104,299 miles (+4,988)1 major1 repaired2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    315261442943
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens surface deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens surface deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres are starting to age perish/ deteriorate and have surface cracks forming.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion forming (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks and seeps

  12. Pass99,311 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    429320271893
    • AdvisoryOil leak Undertray fitted obscuring view

  13. Pass92,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    587466195438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,594 miles (+9,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    503084531704
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass82,766 miles (+10,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    552011377261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass72,177 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    765334444369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,171 miles (+9,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    635993344352
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass62,408 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    416052453440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,407 miles (+10,987)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,407 miles
    Test number
    405841553377
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass51,420 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    219483352313
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteAll tyre valves perished
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has two nails in it
    • NoteRear brake pipes pitted

  21. Fail51,420 miles (+6,590)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    209232352352
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteAll tyre valves perished
    • NoteEngine breather pipe split
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light bulb not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has two nails in it
    • NoteRear brake pipes pitted

  22. Fail44,830 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    155952261343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S Anti roll bar dust cover insecure.

  23. Pass44,830 miles (+3,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    499412761393
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S Anti roll bar dust cover insecure.

  24. Pass41,824 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    483805950347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,681 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    854202859357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,657 miles (+2,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    201230059361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass35,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    651610958384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,861 miles (+4,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    121170158387
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  29. Pass31,766 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    561772867340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    770262707097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,718 miles (+3,242)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    720062807037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail at offside rear tyre

  32. Pass24,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    683858745334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S106 NLP

Does S106 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 NLP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S106 NLP?
The MOT on S106 NLP is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 NLP done?
S106 NLP was recorded at 123,477 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has S106 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 NLP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S106 NLP 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 S106 NLP find?
S106 NLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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