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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S39 PCCMOT history

S39 PCC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

S39 PCC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
160,977 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 PCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 PCC was last recorded at 160,977 miles on 21 May 2024, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,765 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,212 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,977 miles
  • 2021 – 158,765 miles
  • 2020 – 153,988 miles
  • 2019 – 149,991 miles
  • 2018 – 148,358 miles
  • 2017 – 144,805 miles
  • 2016 – 141,468 miles
  • 2011 – 141,364 miles
  • 2010 – 135,808 miles
  • 2009 – 130,503 miles
  • 2008 – 126,695 miles
  • 2007 – 118,532 miles
  • 2006 – 109,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,977 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,977 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,977 miles
    Test number
    593194807233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,765 miles (+4,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    687570122406
    • Advisory1,o/s front jacking point showing signs of deteriation.2.,front axle tread getting low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,988 miles
    Test number
    634001795276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,988 miles (+3,997)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,988 miles
    Test number
    291560510227
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point corroded Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,991 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    748832071468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,358 miles (+3,553)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    615392419648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass144,805 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,805 miles
    Test number
    516061155897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,468 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    557567804535
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and small splits in protective rubber (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just passed minimum required efficiency
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to lock down
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly perished and small splits in side and tread areas.
    • AdvisoryService brake only passed minimum efficiecy

  9. Fail141,468 miles (+104)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    575927062098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and small splits in protective rubber (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just passed minimum required efficiency
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to lock down
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly perished and small splits in side and tread areas.
    • AdvisoryService brake only passed minimum efficiecy

  10. Fail141,364 miles (+5,556)4 dangerous7 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    779073061219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit and bold inner edges - n/s is almost to inner layers
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded, greased and difficult to inspect - JUST ACCEPTABLE
    • NoteCorossion around rear jacking points (and rubber blocks missing)
    • NoteOuter sill and inner arch covers fitted

  11. Pass135,808 miles (+5,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    135,808 miles
    Test number
    874114060223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass130,503 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    760989959275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,489 miles (+3,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,489 miles
    Test number
    920540659293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass126,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    833359448247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,692 miles (+8,160)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    734877148265
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass118,532 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    131974737233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    109,277 miles
    Test number
    561103726209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 PCC

Does S39 PCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 PCC expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 PCC?
The MOT on S39 PCC expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 PCC done?
S39 PCC was recorded at 160,977 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has S39 PCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 PCC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S39 PCC 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 PCC find?
S39 PCC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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