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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,665 cc

S113 FBDMOT history

S113 FBD is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S113 FBD 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,262 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 FBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,665 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S113 FBD was last recorded at 110,262 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,242 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,262 miles
  • 2024 – 108,749 miles
  • 2020 – 105,543 miles
  • 2019 – 100,592 miles
  • 2018 – 94,136 miles
  • 2017 – 89,444 miles
  • 2016 – 83,595 miles
  • 2015 – 77,772 miles
  • 2014 – 72,223 miles
  • 2009 – 71,103 miles
  • 2008 – 71,100 miles
  • 2007 – 69,911 miles
  • 2006 – 66,867 miles
  • 2005 – 62,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,262 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,262 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,262 miles
    Test number
    636465817383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail110,242 miles (+1,493)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    269176701821
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,749 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    892914230947
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail108,749 miles (+30)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    849444934454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail108,719 miles (+3,176)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    237118380683
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass105,543 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    848042591049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,466 miles (+4,874)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,466 miles
    Test number
    485462025000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass100,592 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,592 miles
    Test number
    606055213675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail100,589 miles (+6,453)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    943067634057
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,136 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    677167125156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,444 miles (+5,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    502308942201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryBottom of engine damp
  12. Pass83,595 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    320711664082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules heavily greased and difficult to check
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased and difficult to check
  13. Fail83,578 miles (+5,806)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,578 miles
    Test number
    893114469601
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules heavily greased and difficult to check
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased and difficult to check
  14. Pass77,772 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    893148644908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes heavily greased unable to check thoroughly
    • AdvisoryNear-side and off-side rear axle front mountings starting to deteriorate
  15. Fail77,734 miles (+5,511)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    861666764530
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes heavily greased unable to check thoroughly
  16. Pass72,223 miles (+1,120)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    257899334219
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake pipes at rear heavily greased.
  17. Pass71,103 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    581002709343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,100 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    354787688431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,911 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,911 miles
    Test number
    531356857283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,867 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    223444756285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    324765765429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S113 FBD

Does S113 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S113 FBD is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S113 FBD?
The MOT on S113 FBD is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S113 FBD done?
S113 FBD was recorded at 110,262 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has S113 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 FBD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S113 FBD 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 S113 FBD find?
S113 FBD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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