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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S45 BWHMOT history

S45 BWH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

S45 BWH silver 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,600 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 BWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 BWH was last recorded at 151,600 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,343 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1,257 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,600 miles
  • 2025 – 150,057 miles
  • 2024 – 149,915 miles
  • 2023 – 141,673 miles
  • 2021 – 139,821 miles
  • 2020 – 139,770 miles
  • 2019 – 139,505 miles
  • 2015 – 138,010 miles
  • 2014 – 136,944 miles
  • 2013 – 135,489 miles
  • 2012 – 134,516 miles
  • 2011 – 132,562 miles
  • 2010 – 131,611 miles
  • 2009 – 130,681 miles
  • 2008 – 127,111 miles
  • 2007 – 121,345 miles
  • 2006 – 115,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,600 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryWax oil/undercoat on vehicle

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.

  • Offside Windscreen washer poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in o/s/r bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,600 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    473608792143
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWax oil/undercoat on vehicle

  2. Pass150,343 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    797163135226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,057 miles
    Test number
    628311865415
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen washer poor

  4. Fail150,057 miles (+142)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,057 miles
    Test number
    437429957394
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen washer poor

  5. Pass149,915 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,915 miles
    Test number
    869819255944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from Pump to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass141,673 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,673 miles
    Test number
    318501046806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,821 miles
    Test number
    734921352185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,821 miles (+51)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,821 miles
    Test number
    589064287038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    865281944700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,770 miles (+265)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    528998168101
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass139,505 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,505 miles
    Test number
    793787856110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,010 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,010 miles
    Test number
    205626055045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,931 miles (+987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    608562445039
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass136,944 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    979692044013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,489 miles (+973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    868945943071
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  16. Pass134,516 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    188067142474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,562 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    132,562 miles
    Test number
    937547341052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass131,611 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    343741260013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,681 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    321735459074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,111 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    171978158441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,345 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    121,345 miles
    Test number
    122618137409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    131898846497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 BWH

Does S45 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 BWH is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 BWH?
The MOT on S45 BWH is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 BWH done?
S45 BWH was recorded at 151,600 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has S45 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 BWH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S45 BWH 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 BWH find?
S45 BWH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering pump has slight seepage; wax oil/undercoat on vehicle.

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