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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S28 SEVMOT history

S28 SEV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S28 SEV blue 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,200 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 SEV
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 valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 SEV was last recorded at 162,200 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,483 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,717 miles
Average per year
6,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,200 miles
  • 2025 – 156,483 miles
  • 2024 – 150,603 miles
  • 2023 – 145,236 miles
  • 2022 – 134,189 miles
  • 2021 – 127,724 miles
  • 2020 – 124,215 miles
  • 2019 – 119,628 miles
  • 2018 – 108,041 miles
  • 2017 – 95,691 miles
  • 2016 – 80,884 miles
  • 2015 – 68,846 miles
  • 2014 – 60,100 miles
  • 2013 – 52,404 miles
  • 2012 – 48,817 miles
  • 2011 – 41,597 miles
  • 2010 – 36,707 miles
  • 2006 – 34,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,200 miles (+5,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,200 miles
    Test number
    347614465664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass156,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,483 miles
    Test number
    230215492174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail156,483 miles (+5,880)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,483 miles
    Test number
    522826796599
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass150,603 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,603 miles
    Test number
    125813764319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    988749294240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail145,236 miles (+11,047)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    304066214907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,189 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    344052087342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,724 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,724 miles
    Test number
    378050125528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,215 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,215 miles
    Test number
    738940000047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail124,185 miles (+4,557)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,185 miles
    Test number
    497838824393
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,628 miles
    Test number
    995255319611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail119,628 miles (+11,587)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,628 miles
    Test number
    206631074784
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass108,041 miles (+12,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    764264844540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass95,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,691 miles
    Test number
    858746989158
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper is smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower arm ball joints

  15. Fail95,691 miles (+14,807)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,691 miles
    Test number
    938985953489
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper is smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower arm ball joints

  16. Pass80,884 miles (+12,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    288472652440
    • AdvisorySlight condensation in both headlights
    • AdvisorySlight play in both lower arm rear bushes

  17. Pass68,846 miles (+8,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    529702285172
    • NoteWear in both front lower arm rear bushes.

  18. Pass60,100 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    306934174115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,404 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    438662693083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,817 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    557203492027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,597 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    269741591006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    440021390050
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  23. Fail36,707 miles (+2,017)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    904821590002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  24. Pass34,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    270961136135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 SEV

Does S28 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 SEV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 SEV?
The MOT on S28 SEV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 SEV done?
S28 SEV was recorded at 162,200 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
Has S28 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 SEV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 SEV 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 SEV find?
S28 SEV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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