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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S115 MTFMOT history

S115 MTF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

S115 MTF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
104,993 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 MTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 MTF was last recorded at 104,993 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,500 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,993 miles
  • 2023 – 102,500 miles
  • 2022 – 94,871 miles
  • 2021 – 91,721 miles
  • 2020 – 86,154 miles
  • 2019 – 80,808 miles
  • 2018 – 76,073 miles
  • 2017 – 71,171 miles
  • 2016 – 66,769 miles
  • 2015 – 63,672 miles
  • 2014 – 60,281 miles
  • 2013 – 57,305 miles
  • 2012 – 52,074 miles
  • 2010 – 47,800 miles
  • 2009 – 44,573 miles
  • 2008 – 40,895 miles
  • 2007 – 37,352 miles
  • 2006 – 33,573 miles
  • 2005 – 29,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,993 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,993 miles (+2,493)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,993 miles
    Test number
    899656613036
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass102,500 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,500 miles
    Test number
    922432568898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,871 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    339394056802
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,870 miles (+21)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    880821385900
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,849 miles (+3,128)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    228110586528
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNsr seat belt slow to retract

  6. Pass91,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    497636594928
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail91,717 miles (+5,563)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    457268648569
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass86,154 miles (+5,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    350004910673
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,808 miles (+4,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    633422359944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass76,073 miles (+4,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    708049041076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts splitting

  11. Pass71,171 miles (+4,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,171 miles
    Test number
    851205892796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass66,769 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    252170132603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail66,704 miles (+3,032)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    482696196168
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily perished and nail in N/S/F (not repairable)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily perished and tread at 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass63,672 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,672 miles
    Test number
    808222375090
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail63,659 miles (+3,378)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    579250975003
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass60,281 miles (+2,976)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    657564074022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass57,305 miles (+5,231)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    505358863014
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteUnable to fully check nearside & offside rear brake pipes,pipes have been greased

  18. Pass52,074 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    508262572050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,800 miles (+3,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    453616120343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass44,573 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    834353329376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,895 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    123680138352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,352 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    842707127310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,573 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    360517426392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,152 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,152 miles
    Test number
    474248525414
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm
    • NoteO/s front fog light lens cracked

Questions about S115 MTF

Does S115 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S115 MTF expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S115 MTF?
The MOT on S115 MTF expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S115 MTF done?
S115 MTF was recorded at 104,993 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has S115 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 MTF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S115 MTF 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 MTF find?
S115 MTF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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