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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S28 HLSMOT history

S28 HLS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

S28 HLS black 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 26 May 2025
Mileage
97,488 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HLS was last recorded at 97,488 miles on 4 May 2024, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,676 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,488 miles
  • 2023 – 96,676 miles
  • 2022 – 93,494 miles
  • 2021 – 92,151 miles
  • 2020 – 89,626 miles
  • 2019 – 85,380 miles
  • 2018 – 80,208 miles
  • 2017 – 76,018 miles
  • 2016 – 70,853 miles
  • 2015 – 66,068 miles
  • 2014 – 61,598 miles
  • 2013 – 56,502 miles
  • 2012 – 51,631 miles
  • 2011 – 47,375 miles
  • 2010 – 42,979 miles
  • 2009 – 38,777 miles
  • 2008 – 34,241 miles
  • 2007 – 26,999 miles
  • 2006 – 15,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,488 miles
    Test number
    632537592549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,448 miles (+772)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    619662669588
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    726051041703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,676 miles (+3,182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    170917407628
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,494 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,494 miles
    Test number
    681010568982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    316605890431
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail92,151 miles (+2,525)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    394014654318
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass89,626 miles (+4,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    724610600893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass85,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    533992953965
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail85,380 miles (+5,172)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    567403965991
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass80,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    356791411092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,208 miles (+4,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    403022791123
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,018 miles (+5,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    698590022894
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,853 miles (+4,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    406702380716
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass66,068 miles (+4,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    969096005118
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass61,598 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    799396504134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,502 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    816696303127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,631 miles (+4,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    238193002149
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass47,375 miles (+4,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    946736101100
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteREAR DISCS SCORED/WORN

  20. Pass42,979 miles (+4,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,979 miles
    Test number
    722726400161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass38,777 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,777 miles
    Test number
    564298809137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    331636408172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,241 miles (+7,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    201716308497
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass26,999 miles (+11,512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    964494897091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,487 miles
    Test number
    171245596422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HLS

Does S28 HLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 HLS expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 HLS?
The MOT on S28 HLS expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 HLS done?
S28 HLS was recorded at 97,488 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has S28 HLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HLS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 HLS 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 HLS find?
S28 HLS passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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