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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S34 SJCMOT history

S34 SJC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S34 SJC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,910 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 SJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 SJC was last recorded at 88,910 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2017: 76,065 miles, lower than 86,881 miles on 2 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,822 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,910 miles
  • 2024 – 88,822 miles
  • 2018 – 87,119 miles
  • 2017 – 76,065 miles
  • 2015 – 86,881 miles
  • 2014 – 85,174 miles
  • 2013 – 85,038 miles
  • 2012 – 84,837 miles
  • 2010 – 82,759 miles
  • 2009 – 79,929 miles
  • 2008 – 77,154 miles
  • 2007 – 74,017 miles
  • 2006 – 63,033 miles
  • 2005 – 51,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,910 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,910 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    754383652517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,822 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,822 miles
    Test number
    677063663118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    527311554535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,119 miles (+11,054)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    409845267935
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass76,065 miles (-10,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    297069397428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass86,881 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    306714773602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,174 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    188121904369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass85,038 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    707537113385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,837 miles (+2,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    629772252288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass82,759 miles (+2,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    301192700450
    • NoteSlight play n/s rack arm

  11. Pass79,929 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    863653509289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass77,154 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    271185818258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,017 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    550456347274
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail74,015 miles (+10,982)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,015 miles
    Test number
    414173347226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass63,033 miles (+11,052)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,033 miles
    Test number
    193014746276
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear inner driveshaft bolt loose

  16. Pass51,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    511125845233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S34 SJC

Does S34 SJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 SJC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S34 SJC?
The MOT on S34 SJC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 SJC done?
S34 SJC was recorded at 88,910 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has S34 SJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 SJC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S34 SJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S34 SJC find?
S34 SJC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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