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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S115 FTOMOT history

S115 FTO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S115 FTO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,108 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 FTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 FTO was last recorded at 112,108 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,108 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,108 miles
  • 2025 – 112,023 miles
  • 2024 – 108,898 miles
  • 2023 – 107,297 miles
  • 2022 – 104,294 miles
  • 2021 – 101,109 miles
  • 2020 – 97,533 miles
  • 2019 – 93,972 miles
  • 2018 – 89,657 miles
  • 2017 – 84,163 miles
  • 2016 – 79,840 miles
  • 2015 – 74,936 miles
  • 2014 – 70,899 miles
  • 2013 – 66,290 miles
  • 2012 – 61,423 miles
  • 2011 – 57,029 miles
  • 2010 – 52,361 miles
  • 2009 – 48,832 miles
  • 2008 – 46,795 miles
  • 2007 – 43,057 miles
  • 2006 – 40,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,108 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    457423564927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail112,108 miles (+85)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    363413881289
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail112,023 miles (+3,125)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    594124483332
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,898 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    574482096412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail108,889 miles (+1,592)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,889 miles
    Test number
    234392485781
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,297 miles (+3,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    593009752347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass104,294 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,294 miles
    Test number
    150292499210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,109 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    396515082625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,533 miles (+3,561)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    202878946145
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box (catalytic converter) rattling
  10. Pass93,972 miles (+4,315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    323434629552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box has an internal rattle
  11. Pass89,657 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,657 miles
    Test number
    409282429842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass84,163 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,163 miles
    Test number
    258942918497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    453103807029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail79,840 miles (+4,904)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    147539268744
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass74,936 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    547025855124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,899 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    398003354135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,290 miles (+4,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,290 miles
    Test number
    768094753142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  18. Pass61,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    965898552193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,423 miles (+4,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    157163352144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass57,029 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    169004141134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass52,361 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    312933150126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,832 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    792364659133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,795 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,795 miles
    Test number
    981275658197
    • 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)
  24. Pass43,057 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    303968727115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    454783846191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S115 FTO

Does S115 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 FTO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 FTO?
The MOT on S115 FTO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 FTO done?
S115 FTO was recorded at 112,108 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has S115 FTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 FTO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S115 FTO 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 S115 FTO find?
S115 FTO passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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