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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S10 SDMMOT history

S10 SDM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S10 SDM green 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,363 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 SDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 SDM was last recorded at 74,363 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,344 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,363 miles
  • 2025 – 74,344 miles
  • 2024 – 74,225 miles
  • 2023 – 73,777 miles
  • 2022 – 73,083 miles
  • 2021 – 72,369 miles
  • 2020 – 71,551 miles
  • 2019 – 70,440 miles
  • 2018 – 69,047 miles
  • 2017 – 67,454 miles
  • 2016 – 66,526 miles
  • 2015 – 65,093 miles
  • 2014 – 64,327 miles
  • 2013 – 60,675 miles
  • 2012 – 56,862 miles
  • 2011 – 55,010 miles
  • 2010 – 52,255 miles
  • 2009 – 49,164 miles
  • 2007 – 46,408 miles
  • 2006 – 42,196 miles
  • 2005 – 37,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,363 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,363 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    403121864939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    146651393134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail74,344 miles (+119)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    516469455904
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass74,225 miles (+448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    181973060438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,777 miles (+694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    616861091176
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack fluid leak
  6. Pass73,083 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    868721365899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,369 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    386625027182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass71,551 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    300434485485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,440 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    451175318566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    951342371807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,047 miles (+1,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    366389773475
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass67,454 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,454 miles
    Test number
    587140844302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,452 miles (+926)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    323242672243
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass66,526 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    257897415200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,093 miles (+766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    127699555430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass64,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    959064324042
    • NoteAdvice :nail in front tyres
  17. Fail64,327 miles (+3,652)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    798954224071
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAdvice :nail in front tyres
  18. Pass60,675 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    676768353016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,862 miles (+1,852)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,862 miles
    Test number
    738763052016
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass55,010 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    947377751048
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass52,255 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    110984730038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,164 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    114793369098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorriosion on rear coil spring
  23. Fail49,163 miles (+2,755)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    240892169021
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorriosion on rear coil spring
  24. Pass46,408 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    322017557446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,196 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    590219046242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,201 miles
    Test number
    301714845276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 SDM

Does S10 SDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 SDM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 SDM?
The MOT on S10 SDM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 SDM done?
S10 SDM was recorded at 74,363 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,815 miles a year.
Has S10 SDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 SDM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S10 SDM 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 S10 SDM find?
S10 SDM passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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