BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S39 APCMOT history
S39 APC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 138,172 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 APC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 APC was last recorded at 138,172 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,155 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 1,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,172 miles
- 2025 – 138,155 miles
- 2015 – 133,808 miles
- 2014 – 126,933 miles
- 2013 – 121,680 miles
- 2012 – 118,852 miles
- 2011 – 116,203 miles
- 2010 – 112,946 miles
- 2009 – 109,726 miles
- 2008 – 104,819 miles
- 2007 – 104,023 miles
- 2006 – 99,480 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,172 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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,172 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 138,172 miles
- Test number
- 436381487756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,155 miles (+4,347)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,155 miles
- Test number
- 716495806664
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing Each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,808 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 133,808 miles
- Test number
- 138404565130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail133,808 miles (+6,875)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,808 miles
- Test number
- 738920265141
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass126,933 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 126,933 miles
- Test number
- 686955354144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFrt windcreen scored
Fail126,933 miles (+5,253)10 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,933 miles
- Test number
- 358320354140
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFrt windcreen scored
Pass121,680 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 121,680 miles
- Test number
- 195330353134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,852 miles (+2,649)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 118,852 miles
- Test number
- 555151122210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,203 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 116,203 miles
- Test number
- 379225321208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,196 miles (+3,250)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,196 miles
- Test number
- 127724521205
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,946 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 112,946 miles
- Test number
- 454891300280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,726 miles (+4,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 109,726 miles
- Test number
- 640085709250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,819 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 104,819 miles
- Test number
- 830678918275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,023 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 104,023 miles
- Test number
- 721424467120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,021 miles (+4,541)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 244639857176
- 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)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords
Pass99,480 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 99,480 miles
- Test number
- 704903286061
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S39 APC
- Does S39 APC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 APC is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S39 APC?
- The MOT on S39 APC is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S39 APC done?
- S39 APC was recorded at 138,172 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,914 miles a year.
- Has S39 APC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 APC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S39 APC 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 S39 APC find?
- S39 APC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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