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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S28 STBMOT history

S28 STB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2023.

S28 STB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
158,186 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 STB
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
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 STB was last recorded at 158,186 miles on 4 Mar 2023, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,571 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,186 miles
  • 2022 – 157,571 miles
  • 2020 – 156,434 miles
  • 2019 – 154,230 miles
  • 2018 – 152,970 miles
  • 2017 – 149,502 miles
  • 2016 – 139,732 miles
  • 2015 – 125,728 miles
  • 2014 – 121,519 miles
  • 2013 – 114,413 miles
  • 2012 – 109,331 miles
  • 2011 – 103,584 miles
  • 2010 – 100,103 miles
  • 2009 – 95,087 miles
  • 2008 – 91,453 miles
  • 2007 – 85,522 miles
  • 2006 – 78,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,186 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,186 miles (+615)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,186 miles
    Test number
    838943330432
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,571 miles (+1,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,571 miles
    Test number
    275396003467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,434 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,434 miles
    Test number
    241118385782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass154,230 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,230 miles
    Test number
    716995951750
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,970 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,970 miles
    Test number
    453546435788
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes- all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,502 miles (+9,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,502 miles
    Test number
    234556004276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,732 miles (+14,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    841808585946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,728 miles (+4,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,728 miles
    Test number
    797042695195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass121,519 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    256227034089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,413 miles (+5,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    575372343001
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  11. Pass109,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    325931342055
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  12. Fail109,331 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    298010742047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  13. Pass103,584 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    398410241059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    641921740022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,103 miles (+5,016)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    253490440010
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass95,087 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    752471549099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,453 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    110652448078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,522 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,522 miles
    Test number
    144243347015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,066 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,066 miles
    Test number
    350438646043
    • NoteO/s steering arm has small amount of play at rack joint
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to 2.8mm on inner edge

  20. Fail78,066 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,066 miles
    Test number
    900518346066
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s steering arm has small amount of play at rack joint
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to 2.8mm on inner edge

Questions about S28 STB

Does S28 STB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 STB expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 STB?
The MOT on S28 STB expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 STB done?
S28 STB was recorded at 158,186 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2023, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has S28 STB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 STB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on S28 STB 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 STB find?
S28 STB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust noisy; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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