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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S47 EUMMOT history

S47 EUM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

S47 EUM blue 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 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
80,010 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 EUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 EUM was last recorded at 80,010 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,008 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,010 miles
  • 2021 – 79,957 miles
  • 2020 – 79,437 miles
  • 2018 – 79,402 miles
  • 2016 – 79,022 miles
  • 2015 – 78,320 miles
  • 2010 – 77,589 miles
  • 2008 – 76,358 miles
  • 2007 – 67,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,010 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,010 miles
    Test number
    687572158380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail80,008 miles (+51)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,008 miles
    Test number
    341019378000
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,957 miles (+520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,957 miles
    Test number
    115406847286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,437 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    742995308425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,426 miles (+24)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    624852678741
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass79,402 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    409117295635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle
    • AdvisoryFuel strap badly corroded
  7. Fail79,402 miles (+380)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    622816888900
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle
    • AdvisoryFuel strap badly corroded
  8. Pass79,022 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    713204472914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,320 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    179622035218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,315 miles (+726)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    516816625280
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass77,589 miles (+1)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    201448420036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  12. Fail77,588 miles (+1,230)7 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    133441220026
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  13. Pass76,358 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    653468848356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,116 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    904614457310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll visible metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteHandbrke/rear brakes would benefit from attention.
    • NoteO/S front steering rack has slight play in it.

Questions about S47 EUM

Does S47 EUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 EUM expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 EUM?
The MOT on S47 EUM expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 EUM done?
S47 EUM was recorded at 80,010 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 780 miles a year.
Has S47 EUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 EUM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 EUM 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 S47 EUM find?
S47 EUM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front fog inop; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top of hub, and 5 more.

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