BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
S36 GPNMOT history
S36 GPN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 154,216 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 GPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 GPN was last recorded at 154,216 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,578 miles · 15 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 638 miles
- Average per year
- 5,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,216 miles
- 2025 – 153,578 miles
- 2023 – 139,072 miles
- 2022 – 138,516 miles
- 2021 – 135,473 miles
- 2020 – 130,154 miles
- 2019 – 121,564 miles
- 2018 – 110,702 miles
- 2017 – 102,464 miles
- 2016 – 97,623 miles
- 2015 – 93,799 miles
- 2014 – 90,716 miles
- 2013 – 85,531 miles
- 2011 – 81,067 miles
- 2010 – 75,730 miles
- 2009 – 69,704 miles
- 2008 – 63,391 miles
- 2006 – 52,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,216 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,216 miles (+638)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 154,216 miles
- Test number
- 882609876505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,578 miles (+14,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 153,578 miles
- Test number
- 973919453824
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,072 miles (+556)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 139,072 miles
- Test number
- 317241252333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,516 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 138,516 miles
- Test number
- 578599847224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,473 miles (+5,319)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 135,473 miles
- Test number
- 171841308030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,154 miles (+8,590)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 130,154 miles
- Test number
- 760263246341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 320987964932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,564 miles (+10,862)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 597341228319
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,702 miles (+8,238)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 110,702 miles
- Test number
- 184200015946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,464 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 102,464 miles
- Test number
- 819244009072
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail102,464 miles (+4,841)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,464 miles
- Test number
- 413557725830
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass97,623 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 97,623 miles
- Test number
- 689763547731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,569 miles (+3,770)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,569 miles
- Test number
- 846381607126
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass93,799 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,799 miles
- Test number
- 227702145086
- NoteN/s/rear door not opening
Fail93,789 miles (+3,073)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,789 miles
- Test number
- 419374835077
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/rear door not opening
Pass90,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 90,716 miles
- Test number
- 456103644049
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail90,716 miles (+5,185)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,716 miles
- Test number
- 709683444072
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,531 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 85,531 miles
- Test number
- 957748003065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass81,067 miles (+5,337)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,067 miles
- Test number
- 395413561331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail75,730 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,730 miles
- Test number
- 720723060399
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass75,730 miles (+6,026)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 75,730 miles
- Test number
- 870623460334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,704 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 69,704 miles
- Test number
- 631384869334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail63,391 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,391 miles
- Test number
- 482305068365
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,391 miles (+4,882)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 63,391 miles
- Test number
- 512135668397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,509 miles (+6,049)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 58,509 miles
- Test number
- 451392108096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 52,460 miles
- Test number
- 410043966430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,460 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 52,460 miles
- Test number
- 904901466359
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass45,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 45,841 miles
- Test number
- 450066616066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S36 GPN
- Does S36 GPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 GPN is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S36 GPN?
- The MOT on S36 GPN is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S36 GPN done?
- S36 GPN was recorded at 154,216 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,230 miles a year.
- Has S36 GPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 GPN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on S36 GPN 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 GPN find?
- S36 GPN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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