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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S28 MHSMOT history

S28 MHS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

S28 MHS blue 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 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
124,221 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 MHS was last recorded at 124,221 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,984 miles · 24 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
2,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,221 miles
  • 2015 – 123,984 miles
  • 2014 – 122,982 miles
  • 2013 – 122,349 miles
  • 2012 – 121,046 miles
  • 2011 – 118,920 miles
  • 2010 – 110,392 miles
  • 2009 – 102,271 miles
  • 2008 – 92,854 miles
  • 2007 – 84,657 miles
  • 2006 – 75,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,221 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle has slightly corrosion on outer sill

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,221 miles (+237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,221 miles
    Test number
    681722102638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle has slightly corrosion on outer sill

  2. Pass123,984 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    237044315403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  3. Pass122,982 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    949762534124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    716654833120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,349 miles (+1,303)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    578990733199
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. Fail121,046 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    266769422411
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass121,046 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    279999122134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,920 miles (+8,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,920 miles
    Test number
    968890031125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass110,392 miles (+8,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    984253430181
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass102,271 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    234175139432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail102,254 miles (+9,400)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    624404539120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,854 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    573802618152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,846 miles (+8,189)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    402509508120
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass84,657 miles (+8,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    322526947147
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    371009156026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 MHS

Does S28 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 MHS expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 MHS?
The MOT on S28 MHS expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 MHS done?
S28 MHS was recorded at 124,221 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 2,756 miles a year.
Has S28 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MHS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S28 MHS 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 MHS find?
S28 MHS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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