BMW Alpina
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,619 cc
S36 ETVMOT history
S36 ETV is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 107,127 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 ETV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Alpina
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,619 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 ETV was last recorded at 107,127 miles on 19 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,123 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,127 miles
- 2025 – 107,036 miles
- 2014 – 107,027 miles
- 2013 – 104,465 miles
- 2012 – 104,430 miles
- 2010 – 103,746 miles
- 2009 – 103,408 miles
- 2008 – 95,141 miles
- 2007 – 90,496 miles
- 2006 – 85,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,127 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,127 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 107,127 miles
- Test number
- 773566880996
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,123 miles (+87)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,123 miles
- Test number
- 337678140991
- MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps with dip beam on (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to fully retract
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,036 miles (+9)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,036 miles
- Test number
- 809225088815
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail107,027 miles (+2,562)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,027 miles
- Test number
- 228855804305
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass104,465 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,465 miles
- Test number
- 776426443245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,430 miles (+684)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 104,430 miles
- Test number
- 725823372054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,746 miles (+338)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 103,746 miles
- Test number
- 601747640238
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,408 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 103,408 miles
- Test number
- 800920159297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteAdvise front discs corroded
- NoteAdvise/both exhaust cats breaking up
- NoteAdvise/slight upward movement in steering wheel
Fail103,408 miles (+8,267)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,408 miles
- Test number
- 944859539235
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteAdvise front discs corroded
- NoteAdvise/both exhaust cats breaking up
- NoteAdvise/slight upward movement in steering wheel
Pass95,141 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 95,141 miles
- Test number
- 963845748239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail95,141 miles (+4,645)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,141 miles
- Test number
- 393501048434
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,496 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 90,496 miles
- Test number
- 373914737479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,449 miles (+5,292)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,449 miles
- Test number
- 340649127255
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,157 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 85,157 miles
- Test number
- 821043536286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,128 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,128 miles
- Test number
- 143060936286
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S36 ETV
- Does S36 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 ETV is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S36 ETV?
- The MOT on S36 ETV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S36 ETV done?
- S36 ETV was recorded at 107,127 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,114 miles a year.
- Has S36 ETV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 ETV has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S36 ETV 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 ETV find?
- S36 ETV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front seat belt slow to retract, and 1 more.
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