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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S39 EBWMOT history

S39 EBW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S39 EBW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,307 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 EBW was last recorded at 110,307 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,927 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,307 miles
  • 2025 – 109,927 miles
  • 2024 – 106,491 miles
  • 2023 – 104,620 miles
  • 2021 – 97,514 miles
  • 2020 – 95,046 miles
  • 2019 – 92,209 miles
  • 2018 – 88,557 miles
  • 2017 – 84,588 miles
  • 2016 – 82,034 miles
  • 2015 – 78,692 miles
  • 2014 – 76,305 miles
  • 2013 – 74,502 miles
  • 2012 – 71,447 miles
  • 2011 – 68,084 miles
  • 2010 – 64,440 miles
  • 2009 – 58,129 miles
  • 2008 – 53,861 miles
  • 2007 – 50,615 miles
  • 2006 – 46,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,307 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,307 miles (+380)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,307 miles
    Test number
    807515181662
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass109,927 miles (+3,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    140583276860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,491 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    686698073573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  4. Fail106,490 miles (+1,870)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    699459406260
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  5. Pass104,620 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    321234896503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  6. Fail104,620 miles (+7,106)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    563898392904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  7. Pass97,514 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    164681115403
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  8. Pass95,046 miles (+2,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    935767632671
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  9. Pass92,209 miles (+3,652)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,209 miles
    Test number
    788197079543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass88,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    129046527840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail88,551 miles (+3,963)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    491684911984
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass84,588 miles (+2,554)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    811075554020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear hubs.

  13. Pass82,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    664748216042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail82,034 miles (+3,342)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    848374081263
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass78,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    885715715290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail78,690 miles (+2,385)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,690 miles
    Test number
    328605815239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass76,305 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,305 miles
    Test number
    865140614269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,502 miles (+3,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    477705603270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass71,447 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    845485212274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,084 miles (+3,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,084 miles
    Test number
    737849801261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail64,440 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    170740910296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate poor and cracked

  22. Pass64,440 miles (+6,311)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    542130210219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate poor and cracked

  23. Pass58,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    341969109259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail58,129 miles (+4,268)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    572869509225
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass53,861 miles (+3,246)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    733641218205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens damaged

  26. Pass50,615 miles (+4,510)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    600503017233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass46,105 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    123790316206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth f/tyres right on legal limit(marginal passes)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs deteriated
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S39 EBW

Does S39 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 EBW is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 EBW?
The MOT on S39 EBW is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 EBW done?
S39 EBW was recorded at 110,307 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has S39 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 EBW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S39 EBW 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 EBW find?
S39 EBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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