BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S108 XAGMOT history
S108 XAG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 125,414 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S108 XAG
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S108 XAG was last recorded at 125,414 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 7,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 117,965 miles · 26 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 7,449 miles
- Average per year
- 4,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,414 miles
- 2019 – 117,965 miles
- 2018 – 105,852 miles
- 2017 – 100,202 miles
- 2016 – 90,633 miles
- 2015 – 86,896 miles
- 2014 – 80,345 miles
- 2013 – 70,496 miles
- 2012 – 60,957 miles
- 2011 – 52,595 miles
- 2010 – 45,768 miles
- 2009 – 43,399 miles
- 2008 – 41,089 miles
- 2007 – 35,685 miles
- 2006 – 31,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail125,414 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.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear on Joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 Sides (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail125,414 miles (+7,449)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,414 miles
- Test number
- 5798141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,965 miles (+2,560)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,965 miles
- Test number
- 21747489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,405 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,405 miles
- Test number
- 21369509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,852 miles (+8,000)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,852 miles
- Test number
- 21060601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 105,852 miles
- Test number
- 313100235909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,852 miles (+5,650)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,852 miles
- Test number
- 730859959339
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,202 miles (+281)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,202 miles
- Test number
- 973253614581
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear on Joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 Sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryX1 Exhaust rubber missing.
Fail99,921 miles (+9,288)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,921 miles
- Test number
- 651236149627
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working X2 Sides (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear on Joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 Sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryX1 Exhaust rubber missing.
Pass90,633 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 90,633 miles
- Test number
- 917850827450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,632 miles (+3,736)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,632 miles
- Test number
- 982198066520
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint to rear (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested Vehicle started to over heat during test (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust on joint (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,896 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 927323495644
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,843 miles (+6,498)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,843 miles
- Test number
- 857791054419
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,345 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,345 miles
- Test number
- 477407514391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall has small cracks but not deep enough to expose cords
Fail80,345 miles (+9,849)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,345 miles
- Test number
- 918635614371
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall has small cracks but not deep enough to expose cords
Pass70,496 miles (+363)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,496 miles
- Test number
- 499023673232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,133 miles (+9,176)1 dangerous5 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,133 miles
- Test number
- 219336843236
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteOSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT PLAY NOTED ON AIR PLATES?
- NoteWIPER BLADES SPLIT SLIGHTLY SUGGEST REPLACEMENT
- NoteBrake furrels corrosion noted
- NoteHorn tone min pass
- NotePower steering pipes corrosion
- NotePrinter broken for emissions and brake test manual entry given co 8.92 hc 564 Lamba .742 after 2nd fast idle check
- NoteSports exhaust fitted
Pass60,957 miles (+8,362)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,957 miles
- Test number
- 345047542433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAir bag lamp indicating a fault.
Pass52,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 52,595 miles
- Test number
- 356785441412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,594 miles (+6,826)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,594 miles
- Test number
- 679455841203
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,768 miles (+6)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,768 miles
- Test number
- 694215940217
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail45,762 miles (+2,363)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,762 miles
- Test number
- 412654140223
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,399 miles (+2,310)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,399 miles
- Test number
- 512324449262
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass41,089 miles (+1,441)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,089 miles
- Test number
- 722678148296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,648 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,648 miles
- Test number
- 593435418080
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,685 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,685 miles
- Test number
- 882426917076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 31,964 miles
- Test number
- 913868316098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,964 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,964 miles
- Test number
- 100007716060
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about S108 XAG
- Does S108 XAG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S108 XAG expired on 25 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S108 XAG?
- The MOT on S108 XAG expired on 25 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S108 XAG done?
- S108 XAG was recorded at 125,414 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
- Has S108 XAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S108 XAG has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S108 XAG 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 S108 XAG find?
- S108 XAG failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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