BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S36 EFGMOT history
S36 EFG is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 198,346 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 EFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 EFG was last recorded at 198,346 miles on 8 Jun 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 198,150 miles · 4 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 196 miles
- Average per year
- 4,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,346 miles
- 2023 – 198,150 miles
- 2022 – 196,617 miles
- 2021 – 195,009 miles
- 2020 – 194,406 miles
- 2019 – 191,919 miles
- 2018 – 187,946 miles
- 2017 – 184,725 miles
- 2016 – 180,133 miles
- 2015 – 176,935 miles
- 2014 – 173,385 miles
- 2013 – 170,523 miles
- 2012 – 167,217 miles
- 2011 – 164,379 miles
- 2010 – 161,531 miles
- 2009 – 158,690 miles
- 2008 – 142,216 miles
- 2007 – 121,782 miles
- 2006 – 104,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,346 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,346 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 198,346 miles
- Test number
- 4428729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,150 miles (+1,533)15 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,150 miles
- Test number
- 119161989953
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,617 miles (+1,608)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,617 miles
- Test number
- 690721423420
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre tank strap broken
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass195,009 miles (+603)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 195,009 miles
- Test number
- 182445943864
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose n/s tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass194,406 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 194,406 miles
- Test number
- 498906927329
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass191,919 miles (+3,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 191,919 miles
- Test number
- 460010443268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,946 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 187,946 miles
- Test number
- 295635371779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,946 miles (+3,221)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,946 miles
- Test number
- 208728452062
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,725 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 184,725 miles
- Test number
- 836435255629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,723 miles (+4,590)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,723 miles
- Test number
- 333812737032
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass180,133 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 180,133 miles
- Test number
- 393799927255
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail180,133 miles (+3,198)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,133 miles
- Test number
- 611392246183
- Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass176,935 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 176,935 miles
- Test number
- 378017975180
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass173,385 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 173,385 miles
- Test number
- 209171674452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,375 miles (+2,852)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,375 miles
- Test number
- 345340774160
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass170,523 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 170,523 miles
- Test number
- 727939073146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,513 miles (+3,296)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,513 miles
- Test number
- 418751163183
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass167,217 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 167,217 miles
- Test number
- 515234762180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,206 miles (+2,827)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,206 miles
- Test number
- 679413462101
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass164,379 miles (+2,848)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 164,379 miles
- Test number
- 777298851150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,531 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 161,531 miles
- Test number
- 522879650174
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail161,521 miles (+2,831)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,521 miles
- Test number
- 631198750163
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass158,690 miles (+16,474)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 158,690 miles
- Test number
- 393006959198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,216 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 142,216 miles
- Test number
- 783878058114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,473 miles (+19,691)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,473 miles
- Test number
- 360184148108
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 121,782 miles
- Test number
- 193678937117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,782 miles (+17,308)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,782 miles
- Test number
- 704697337187
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail104,474 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,474 miles
- Test number
- 803347916153
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,474 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 104,474 miles
- Test number
- 833107816191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S36 EFG
- Does S36 EFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S36 EFG expired on 7 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S36 EFG?
- The MOT on S36 EFG expired on 7 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S36 EFG done?
- S36 EFG was recorded at 198,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2025, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
- Has S36 EFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 EFG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on S36 EFG 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 S36 EFG find?
- S36 EFG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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