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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S28 SPBMOT history

S28 SPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S28 SPB 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,002 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 SPB was last recorded at 126,002 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,732 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
270 miles
Average per year
2,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,002 miles
  • 2025 – 125,732 miles
  • 2023 – 125,531 miles
  • 2022 – 123,043 miles
  • 2020 – 121,583 miles
  • 2019 – 120,532 miles
  • 2018 – 119,790 miles
  • 2017 – 117,195 miles
  • 2016 – 111,729 miles
  • 2015 – 111,411 miles
  • 2014 – 108,905 miles
  • 2013 – 102,710 miles
  • 2012 – 98,065 miles
  • 2011 – 93,664 miles
  • 2010 – 88,099 miles
  • 2009 – 83,165 miles
  • 2008 – 78,687 miles
  • 2007 – 72,876 miles
  • 2006 – 66,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,002 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,002 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    392319113194
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,732 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,732 miles
    Test number
    138878041239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,531 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    416452776772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,043 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    927549299077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass121,583 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    707259932264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,532 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,532 miles
    Test number
    507679622833
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail120,527 miles (+737)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,527 miles
    Test number
    652498099154
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass119,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    689036897541
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail119,790 miles (+2,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    932108414082
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,195 miles (+5,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    705633355621
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points heavily under sealed

  11. Pass111,729 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,729 miles
    Test number
    283603301947
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (covers) (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs and brake pads wearing thin (all)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on brake and some other metal pipes under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

  12. Fail111,729 miles (+318)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,729 miles
    Test number
    836105106136
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (covers) (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs and brake pads wearing thin (all)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on brake and some other metal pipes under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

  13. Pass111,411 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,411 miles
    Test number
    486003905180
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass108,905 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    758202914147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,895 miles (+6,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    615018604162
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass102,710 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    929181403111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,065 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    247701222445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,664 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    768836811129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,099 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    951886200135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,165 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    164974409130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    460719598094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,687 miles (+5,811)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    631939398025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass72,876 miles (+6,006)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    763357507186
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
    • NoteNSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN
    • NoteOSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN
    • NoteOUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

  24. Pass66,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    540610036162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S28 SPB

Does S28 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 SPB is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 SPB?
The MOT on S28 SPB is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 SPB done?
S28 SPB was recorded at 126,002 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,914 miles a year.
Has S28 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 SPB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S28 SPB 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 SPB find?
S28 SPB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: general underbody corrosion; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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