BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S36 LGOMOT history
S36 LGO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 170,639 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 LGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 LGO was last recorded at 170,639 miles on 22 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2025: 170,639 miles, lower than 196,222 miles on 19 Oct 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 196,222 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Average per year
- 5,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,639 miles
- 2023 – 196,222 miles
- 2022 – 188,200 miles
- 2021 – 183,820 miles
- 2012 – 102,823 miles
- 2011 – 102,701 miles
- 2010 – 97,434 miles
- 2009 – 89,034 miles
- 2008 – 79,932 miles
- 2007 – 68,078 miles
- 2006 – 62,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,639 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,639 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 170,639 miles
- Test number
- 616344229603
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 469080495854
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,222 miles (+229)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 196,222 miles
- Test number
- 709332464525
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail195,993 miles (+7,793)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,993 miles
- Test number
- 824887571648
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass188,200 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 188,200 miles
- Test number
- 518149626125
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail188,094 miles (+4,274)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,094 miles
- Test number
- 294596114124
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 183,820 miles
- Test number
- 588641566403
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to fuel pipes
Fail183,820 miles (+68,459)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,820 miles
- Test number
- 620475553986
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail115,361 miles (+12,538)12 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,361 miles
- Test number
- 418544229016
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested car temp to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle
Pass102,823 miles (+122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 102,823 miles
- Test number
- 499274122066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,701 miles (+5,267)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,701 miles
- Test number
- 908229131337
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s and n/s/r disc's corroded
Pass97,434 miles (+8,400)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 97,434 miles
- Test number
- 471736050465
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass89,034 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 89,034 miles
- Test number
- 951141759358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,011 miles (+9,079)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,011 miles
- Test number
- 141679949323
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass79,932 miles (+11,854)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 501189328344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,078 miles (+5,148)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 68,078 miles
- Test number
- 483193837347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 62,930 miles
- Test number
- 531905136364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,930 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,930 miles
- Test number
- 282265136368
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,930 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 62,930 miles
- Test number
- 774145636319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,796 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,796 miles
- Test number
- 270802346138
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Questions about S36 LGO
- Does S36 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S36 LGO expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S36 LGO?
- The MOT on S36 LGO expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S36 LGO done?
- S36 LGO was recorded at 170,639 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
- Has S36 LGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 LGO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S36 LGO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S36 LGO find?
- S36 LGO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside.
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