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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S47 MBYMOT history

S47 MBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 217,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

S47 MBY 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 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
217,934 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 MBY was last recorded at 217,934 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,932 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,934 miles
  • 2021 – 213,409 miles
  • 2020 – 204,466 miles
  • 2019 – 194,107 miles
  • 2018 – 184,155 miles
  • 2017 – 173,629 miles
  • 2016 – 158,539 miles
  • 2015 – 144,143 miles
  • 2014 – 132,380 miles
  • 2013 – 125,394 miles
  • 2012 – 113,685 miles
  • 2011 – 103,831 miles
  • 2010 – 101,271 miles
  • 2009 – 97,284 miles
  • 2008 – 90,966 miles
  • 2007 – 84,184 miles
  • 2006 – 75,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    191071787386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809434741604
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    931187590667
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    363108012239
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    638611827529
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass217,934 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    217,934 miles
    Test number
    559139735302
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail217,932 miles (+4,523)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,932 miles
    Test number
    281139053572
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass213,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    213,409 miles
    Test number
    901709314716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail213,409 miles (+8,943)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,409 miles
    Test number
    155484583740
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass204,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    204,466 miles
    Test number
    297045639342
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  11. Fail204,466 miles (+10,359)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,466 miles
    Test number
    405237781496
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  12. Pass194,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    194,107 miles
    Test number
    767549747976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail194,107 miles (+9,952)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,107 miles
    Test number
    908135901822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass184,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    974900282416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail184,155 miles (+10,526)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    333250188966
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass173,629 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,629 miles
    Test number
    791142234685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed brake flexy pipe spliting (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed brake flexy starting to split (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail173,628 miles (+15,089)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,628 miles
    Test number
    792252098121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed brake flexy pipe spliting (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed brake flexy starting to split (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass158,539 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,539 miles
    Test number
    432832578208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,532 miles (+14,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,532 miles
    Test number
    786071060922
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass144,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,143 miles
    Test number
    545268095114
    • NoteAdvise play ns + os steering arms

  21. Fail144,143 miles (+11,763)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,143 miles
    Test number
    447437895180
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise play ns + os steering arms

  22. Pass132,380 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    256017094174
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail132,380 miles (+6,986)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    367097094140
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass125,394 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    246483843299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,685 miles (+9,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    668472542231
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn.
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

  26. Pass103,831 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,831 miles
    Test number
    818350381122
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass101,271 miles (+3,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    912394110204
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass97,284 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    363192429263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass90,966 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    161354118295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail90,965 miles (+6,781)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,965 miles
    Test number
    643462518234
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass84,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    621631327254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail84,184 miles (+8,354)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    294850727215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass75,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    793730026229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S47 MBY

Does S47 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 MBY expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 MBY?
The MOT on S47 MBY expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 MBY done?
S47 MBY was recorded at 217,934 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 8,888 miles a year.
Has S47 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 MBY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S47 MBY 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 MBY find?
S47 MBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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