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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S28 CGRMOT history

S28 CGR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S28 CGR black 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,726 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 CGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 CGR was last recorded at 109,726 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,849 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,877 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,726 miles
  • 2025 – 102,849 miles
  • 2024 – 95,848 miles
  • 2023 – 81,451 miles
  • 2022 – 71,735 miles
  • 2021 – 64,180 miles
  • 2019 – 63,988 miles
  • 2018 – 62,725 miles
  • 2017 – 62,074 miles
  • 2016 – 60,403 miles
  • 2015 – 60,368 miles
  • 2014 – 57,021 miles
  • 2013 – 54,317 miles
  • 2012 – 47,508 miles
  • 2011 – 41,425 miles
  • 2010 – 32,710 miles
  • 2009 – 27,889 miles
  • 2008 – 21,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,726 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.

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear reversing lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,726 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,726 miles
    Test number
    850282300323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,849 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    349682438999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,848 miles (+14,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,848 miles
    Test number
    664701464493
    • 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))
  4. Pass81,451 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    104040319291
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reversing lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail81,448 miles (+9,713)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    340594712340
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reversing lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,735 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    952812596184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    121472273913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,180 miles (+192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    173508464066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass63,988 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    534104829130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,725 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    981693012478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    331177930659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  12. Fail62,074 miles (+1,671)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    179237188136
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  13. Pass60,403 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    516368777578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,368 miles (+3,347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,368 miles
    Test number
    934987012708
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    856701714304
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear lamp lens
  16. Fail57,021 miles (+2,704)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    185671014395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear lamp lens
  17. Pass54,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    946138403365
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  18. Fail54,317 miles (+6,809)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    516958603348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  19. Pass47,508 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,508 miles
    Test number
    566424772119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass41,425 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    655087651137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,710 miles (+4,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    714587430135
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass27,889 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    753036239156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    603104328108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,156 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    924984328122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about S28 CGR

Does S28 CGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 CGR is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 CGR?
The MOT on S28 CGR is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 CGR done?
S28 CGR was recorded at 109,726 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has S28 CGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 CGR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 CGR 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 S28 CGR find?
S28 CGR passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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