BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S34 BPHMOT history
S34 BPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,710 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 BPH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 BPH was last recorded at 113,710 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jun 2018: 78,851 miles, lower than 79,194 miles on 1 Jul 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,302 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,408 miles
- Average per year
- 4,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,710 miles
- 2024 – 112,302 miles
- 2023 – 109,790 miles
- 2022 – 105,752 miles
- 2021 – 98,139 miles
- 2020 – 90,653 miles
- 2019 – 83,553 miles
- 2018 – 78,851 miles
- 2017 – 79,194 miles
- 2016 – 73,185 miles
- 2015 – 70,250 miles
- 2014 – 66,523 miles
- 2013 – 62,490 miles
- 2012 – 56,043 miles
- 2011 – 48,733 miles
- 2010 – 39,265 miles
- 2009 – 33,922 miles
- 2008 – 28,937 miles
- 2007 – 24,826 miles
- 2006 – 22,367 miles
- 2005 – 19,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,710 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,710 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,710 miles
- Test number
- 839185766434
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,302 miles (+2,512)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,302 miles
- Test number
- 648083430152
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass109,790 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,790 miles
- Test number
- 626537770805
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,752 miles (+7,613)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,752 miles
- Test number
- 270089391975
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,139 miles (+7,486)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,139 miles
- Test number
- 146118526774
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,653 miles (+7,100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,653 miles
- Test number
- 178105051684
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,553 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,553 miles
- Test number
- 630720559355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,851 miles (-343)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,851 miles
- Test number
- 663729491214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,194 miles (+6,009)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,194 miles
- Test number
- 239682947598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,185 miles (+2,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,185 miles
- Test number
- 957553931911
- AdvisoryFront pipe blowing at manifold join
- AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joint
Pass70,250 miles (+3,727)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 115495085172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,523 miles (+4,033)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,523 miles
- Test number
- 729109974134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear silencer support bracket broken off
Pass62,490 miles (+48)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,490 miles
- Test number
- 346607893143
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear silencer support bracket broken off
Fail62,442 miles (+6,399)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,442 miles
- Test number
- 525703393151
- FailureCentre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear silencer support bracket broken off
Pass56,043 miles (+7,310)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,043 miles
- Test number
- 989839772138
- NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW
Pass48,733 miles (+9,468)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 48,733 miles
- Test number
- 425212381130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,265 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 39,265 miles
- Test number
- 410832480194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,922 miles (+4,985)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,922 miles
- Test number
- 771722289131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,937 miles (+4,111)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,937 miles
- Test number
- 452994388196
- NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
- NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on edge
Pass24,826 miles (+2,459)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 24,826 miles
- Test number
- 594932997191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,367 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 22,367 miles
- Test number
- 563329796101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 19,717 miles
- Test number
- 570953095164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S34 BPH
- Does S34 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 BPH is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S34 BPH?
- The MOT on S34 BPH is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 BPH done?
- S34 BPH was recorded at 113,710 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
- Has S34 BPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 BPH has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on S34 BPH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S34 BPH find?
- S34 BPH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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