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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S43 OJBMOT history

S43 OJB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

S43 OJB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
159,861 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 OJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 OJB was last recorded at 159,861 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 1,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,004 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,857 miles
Average per year
5,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,861 miles
  • 2023 – 158,004 miles
  • 2022 – 157,458 miles
  • 2020 – 153,102 miles
  • 2019 – 147,461 miles
  • 2017 – 134,167 miles
  • 2016 – 120,947 miles
  • 2015 – 113,112 miles
  • 2013 – 106,276 miles
  • 2012 – 102,394 miles
  • 2011 – 97,725 miles
  • 2010 – 91,775 miles
  • 2009 – 86,285 miles
  • 2008 – 79,987 miles
  • 2007 – 76,624 miles
  • 2006 – 68,749 miles
  • 2005 – 61,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,861 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,861 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,861 miles
    Test number
    580172880896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,004 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,004 miles
    Test number
    511268357857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,856 miles (+398)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,856 miles
    Test number
    869037335231
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres stretched

  4. Pass157,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,458 miles
    Test number
    496347002528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail157,458 miles (+4,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,458 miles
    Test number
    725661153479
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass153,102 miles (+5,641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    598267710186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion by jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion by jacking point

  7. Pass147,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    829300574491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle incomplete but working correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged

  8. Fail147,461 miles (+13,294)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    502001823272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle incomplete but working correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged

  9. Pass134,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,167 miles
    Test number
    237084037228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play in wishbone bushes

  10. Fail134,167 miles (+13,220)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,167 miles
    Test number
    236726897460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play in wishbone bushes

  11. Pass120,947 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,947 miles
    Test number
    789514883205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,660 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    318713662304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,112 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    589803365069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,276 miles (+3,882)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    718910513308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering arms

  15. Pass102,394 miles (+4,669)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    705440092294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Pass97,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    818618571272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,725 miles (+5,950)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    266356071251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass91,775 miles (+5,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    403626080258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,285 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    720879809310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass79,987 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    450872898236
    • 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)

  21. Pass76,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    852334907340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,622 miles (+5,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    560764007360
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass68,749 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    761501666233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,745 miles (+7,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    572119556265
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass61,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    384391925484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    982391025203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about S43 OJB

Does S43 OJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 OJB expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 OJB?
The MOT on S43 OJB expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 OJB done?
S43 OJB was recorded at 159,861 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
Has S43 OJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 OJB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S43 OJB 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 S43 OJB find?
S43 OJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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