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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S47 BPJMOT history

S47 BPJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

S47 BPJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,422 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 BPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 BPJ was last recorded at 87,422 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2009: 7,481 miles, lower than 72,217 miles on 8 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,136 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,286 miles
Average per year
843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,422 miles
  • 2025 – 85,136 miles
  • 2024 – 84,916 miles
  • 2023 – 84,568 miles
  • 2019 – 84,178 miles
  • 2015 – 84,160 miles
  • 2013 – 82,631 miles
  • 2012 – 80,009 miles
  • 2010 – 76,712 miles
  • 2009 – 7,481 miles
  • 2007 – 72,217 miles
  • 2006 – 70,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,422 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,422 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    797199160487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,136 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    832044952858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,916 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,916 miles
    Test number
    843010138785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,568 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    559710737631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,178 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    247015921364
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering suspension and brake system components slightly corroded
  6. Pass84,160 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    386309725140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,631 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    177281163086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail82,628 miles (+2,619)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    529279653046
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has side wall cracking.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall has cracking.
  9. Pass80,009 miles (+3,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,009 miles
    Test number
    848180662067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass76,712 miles (+69,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    424890480207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall perishing
  11. Pass7,481 miles (-64,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,481 miles
    Test number
    143215849234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,217 miles (+1,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    484379637092
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
  13. Pass70,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    182991236469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S47 BPJ

Does S47 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 BPJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 BPJ?
The MOT on S47 BPJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 BPJ done?
S47 BPJ was recorded at 87,422 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 843 miles a year.
Has S47 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 BPJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on S47 BPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 BPJ find?
S47 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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