BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S47 SCRMOT history
S47 SCR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,694 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 148,694 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S47 SCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S47 SCR was last recorded at 148,694 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,684 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,694 miles
- 2025 – 147,103 miles
- 2024 – 145,775 miles
- 2023 – 144,435 miles
- 2022 – 143,521 miles
- 2021 – 141,233 miles
- 2020 – 138,603 miles
- 2019 – 135,621 miles
- 2018 – 128,745 miles
- 2017 – 127,123 miles
- 2015 – 124,460 miles
- 2014 – 118,701 miles
- 2013 – 114,391 miles
- 2012 – 108,692 miles
- 2011 – 103,280 miles
- 2010 – 98,296 miles
- 2009 – 93,167 miles
- 2007 – 90,048 miles
- 2006 – 85,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,694 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,694 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 148,694 miles
- Test number
- 696879927438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,684 miles (+1,581)11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,684 miles
- Test number
- 357203896618
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass147,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 147,103 miles
- Test number
- 883198032013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,103 miles (+1,328)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,103 miles
- Test number
- 874572748109
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,775 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,775 miles
- Test number
- 201177503620
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail145,774 miles (+1,339)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,774 miles
- Test number
- 473649084900
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass144,435 miles (+914)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,435 miles
- Test number
- 202245969030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,521 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 143,521 miles
- Test number
- 198997255308
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,508 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,508 miles
- Test number
- 972748940305
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,233 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,233 miles
- Test number
- 977151055215
- AdvisoryX4 Jacking points has slight corrosion. At time of test integrity considered ok
Pass138,603 miles (+2,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 138,603 miles
- Test number
- 227466947584
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear drive shafts / rear diff slight leak
Pass135,621 miles (+6,876)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 135,621 miles
- Test number
- 459660307648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 128,745 miles
- Test number
- 738488900485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,745 miles (+1,622)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,745 miles
- Test number
- 179701793217
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass127,123 miles (+2,663)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 127,123 miles
- Test number
- 507219480075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,460 miles (+5,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 124,460 miles
- Test number
- 882094644445
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass118,701 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 118,701 miles
- Test number
- 396835114370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,391 miles (+5,699)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 114,391 miles
- Test number
- 687121513309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,692 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 108,692 miles
- Test number
- 938645012363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,280 miles (+4,984)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,280 miles
- Test number
- 785765211396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,296 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 98,296 miles
- Test number
- 941035700326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,167 miles (+3,119)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 93,167 miles
- Test number
- 374969189491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,048 miles (+4,624)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 90,048 miles
- Test number
- 823939217327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 85,424 miles
- Test number
- 462492066203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S47 SCR
- Does S47 SCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 SCR is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S47 SCR?
- The MOT on S47 SCR is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S47 SCR done?
- S47 SCR was recorded at 148,694 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
- Has S47 SCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S47 SCR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S47 SCR 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 SCR find?
- S47 SCR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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