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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S47 SEYMOT history

S47 SEY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

S47 SEY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
174,095 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 SEY
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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 SEY was last recorded at 174,095 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2011: 9,510 miles, lower than 89,961 miles on 19 Mar 2010.

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
169,522 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,573 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,095 miles
  • 2023 – 169,522 miles
  • 2020 – 165,230 miles
  • 2019 – 152,807 miles
  • 2018 – 137,428 miles
  • 2017 – 115,603 miles
  • 2016 – 114,149 miles
  • 2015 – 113,719 miles
  • 2014 – 110,029 miles
  • 2013 – 104,519 miles
  • 2012 – 95,541 miles
  • 2011 – 9,510 miles
  • 2010 – 89,961 miles
  • 2009 – 85,741 miles
  • 2008 – 81,761 miles
  • 2007 – 77,513 miles
  • 2006 – 69,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside floor pans corroded

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,095 miles (+4,573)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,095 miles
    Test number
    923600083115
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside floor pans corroded

  2. Pass169,522 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    187780247464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass165,230 miles (+12,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,230 miles
    Test number
    250522117003
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass152,807 miles (+15,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,807 miles
    Test number
    972600248132
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass137,428 miles (+21,825)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,428 miles
    Test number
    417132909280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass115,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    416187992810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked side wall but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  7. Fail115,603 miles (+1,454)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    679965435169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked side wall but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  8. Pass114,149 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    557921314643
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail114,136 miles (+417)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    757712530605
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass113,719 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    515472075042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail113,717 miles (+3,688)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,717 miles
    Test number
    129681275465
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass110,029 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    729651594024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail110,024 miles (+5,505)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,024 miles
    Test number
    199110494400
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass104,519 miles (+8,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    728726883010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass95,541 miles (+86,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    318359272088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,510 miles (-80,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,510 miles
    Test number
    756061591028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,961 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    400458070042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass85,741 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    432065969028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,761 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    620621898053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,513 miles (+8,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    823386117171
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    860838616150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about S47 SEY

Does S47 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 SEY expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 SEY?
The MOT on S47 SEY expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 SEY done?
S47 SEY was recorded at 174,095 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has S47 SEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 SEY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S47 SEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 SEY find?
S47 SEY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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