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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S118 UYAMOT history

S118 UYA is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

S118 UYA purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2024
Mileage
129,396 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 UYA was last recorded at 129,396 miles on 2 May 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,385 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,396 miles
  • 2022 – 126,985 miles
  • 2021 – 126,242 miles
  • 2017 – 126,112 miles
  • 2016 – 125,097 miles
  • 2015 – 121,849 miles
  • 2014 – 121,834 miles
  • 2013 – 118,050 miles
  • 2012 – 116,502 miles
  • 2011 – 113,686 miles
  • 2010 – 108,586 miles
  • 2009 – 103,583 miles
  • 2008 – 99,813 miles
  • 2007 – 94,792 miles
  • 2006 – 81,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,396 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,396 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    291244864871
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail129,385 miles (+2,400)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    542455655074
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass126,985 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    132319751424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,242 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,242 miles
    Test number
    721331281547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,112 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    506102405722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    229880417506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,097 miles (+3,248)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    122237661631
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  8. Pass121,849 miles (+15)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    625699805057
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer support rubber broken
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight play in Offside of steering rack
    • NoteSlight power steering oil leak

  9. Fail121,834 miles (+3,784)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    789244864398
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer support rubber broken
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight play in Offside of steering rack
    • NoteSlight power steering oil leak

  10. Pass118,050 miles (+1)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,050 miles
    Test number
    716276033386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteDriver seat poor condition

  11. Fail118,049 miles (+1,547)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    706104933360
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteDriver seat poor condition

  12. Pass116,502 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,502 miles
    Test number
    646544932335
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTIN G TO CORRODE
    • NoteENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • NoteSMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  13. Fail116,502 miles (+2,816)1 dangerous5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,502 miles
    Test number
    636868422380
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTIN G TO CORRODE
    • NoteENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • NoteSMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  14. Pass113,686 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    389950301376
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFIC ATION ADVISED
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
    • NoteN/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING
    • NoteO/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

  15. Fail113,686 miles (+5,100)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    316299491488
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFIC ATION ADVISED
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
    • NoteN/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING
    • NoteO/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

  16. Pass108,586 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    483729850107
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting perishing
    • NoteO/s of steering rack has slight play

  17. Fail108,586 miles (+5,003)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    250058450461
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting perishing
    • NoteO/s of steering rack has slight play

  18. Pass103,583 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    292588049467
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
    • NoteFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

  19. Fail103,583 miles (+3,770)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    920638049119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
    • NoteFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

  20. Pass99,813 miles (+5,021)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    732103648170
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteCHIPS IN WUINDSCREEN
    • NoteENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE NAILED

  21. Pass94,792 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,792 miles
    Test number
    461098037150
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteN/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW
    • NoteOIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WEAK

  22. Fail94,790 miles (+13,760)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    504388637107
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteN/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW
    • NoteOIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WEAK

  23. Pass81,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    172110366445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,030 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    130579956063
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteOIL LEAK AROUND AIR CON AND POWER STEERING PUMPS , FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

Questions about S118 UYA

Does S118 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 UYA expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 UYA?
The MOT on S118 UYA expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 UYA done?
S118 UYA was recorded at 129,396 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has S118 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 UYA has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S118 UYA 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 S118 UYA find?
S118 UYA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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