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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S45 BPMMOT history

S45 BPM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S45 BPM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,921 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 BPM was last recorded at 131,921 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,904 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,921 miles
  • 2025 – 128,716 miles
  • 2024 – 126,876 miles
  • 2020 – 125,346 miles
  • 2019 – 124,050 miles
  • 2018 – 119,676 miles
  • 2016 – 119,474 miles
  • 2014 – 118,363 miles
  • 2012 – 114,517 miles
  • 2011 – 107,968 miles
  • 2010 – 105,291 miles
  • 2009 – 102,080 miles
  • 2008 – 99,661 miles
  • 2007 – 90,068 miles
  • 2006 – 80,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,921 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    924966707424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,904 miles (+3,188)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    592318251563
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Front rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,716 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    685544435008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    289853898006
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under car

  5. Fail126,876 miles (+1,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    629156582592
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under car

  6. Pass125,346 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    563359687969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,050 miles (+4,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    192643096291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,676 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    216458898465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,474 miles (+1,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    833976278555
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump leaking oil

  10. Pass118,363 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    565042464154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,517 miles (+6,549)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    158690292251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  12. Pass107,968 miles (+2,677)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    275923091259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAir con pump pulley in poor condition
    • NoteAuxilary drive belts cracking
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in treads

  13. Pass105,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    353936130210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,290 miles (+3,210)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,290 miles
    Test number
    520676230210
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass102,080 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,080 miles
    Test number
    234169589164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    570101998167
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail99,661 miles (+9,593)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    242739688494
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass90,068 miles (+2,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    951780297123
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteSlight play front lower balljoints

  19. Pass87,930 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    614227547097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    443098366087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 BPM

Does S45 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 BPM is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 BPM?
The MOT on S45 BPM is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 BPM done?
S45 BPM was recorded at 131,921 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,474 miles a year.
Has S45 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 BPM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S45 BPM 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 S45 BPM find?
S45 BPM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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