BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S38 MKVMOT history
S38 MKV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,762 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 104,762 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 MKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 MKV was last recorded at 104,762 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,760 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,762 miles
- 2023 – 104,712 miles
- 2021 – 103,152 miles
- 2020 – 102,535 miles
- 2011 – 102,534 miles
- 2009 – 101,474 miles
- 2007 – 98,586 miles
- 2005 – 89,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,762 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
13 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,762 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 104,762 miles
- Test number
- 710103005111
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,760 miles (+48)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,760 miles
- Test number
- 835899812858
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,712 miles
- Test number
- 439534965473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,712 miles (+1,560)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,712 miles
- Test number
- 627347882894
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass103,152 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,152 miles
- Test number
- 530987515830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,147 miles (+612)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,147 miles
- Test number
- 456344311487
- MajorNearside Front Fuel hose insecure 2 clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance low
Pass102,535 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,535 miles
- Test number
- 483592324279
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,535 miles (+1)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,535 miles
- Test number
- 999902839073
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBattery light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,534 miles (+1,060)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 102,534 miles
- Test number
- 827182871152
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass101,474 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 101,474 miles
- Test number
- 884545599191
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass98,586 miles (+3,819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 98,586 miles
- Test number
- 233832157361
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,767 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 94,767 miles
- Test number
- 102978307012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 89,161 miles
- Test number
- 694745565308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S38 MKV
- Does S38 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 MKV is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S38 MKV?
- The MOT on S38 MKV is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S38 MKV done?
- S38 MKV was recorded at 104,762 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 751 miles a year.
- Has S38 MKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 MKV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S38 MKV 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 S38 MKV find?
- S38 MKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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