BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S48 BPHMOT history
S48 BPH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 109,731 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 BPH
- 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 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 BPH was last recorded at 109,731 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,482 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,249 miles
- Average per year
- 2,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,731 miles
- 2024 – 104,482 miles
- 2023 – 100,291 miles
- 2022 – 94,610 miles
- 2021 – 89,315 miles
- 2020 – 85,319 miles
- 2019 – 79,216 miles
- 2018 – 77,753 miles
- 2017 – 76,341 miles
- 2016 – 75,275 miles
- 2015 – 73,813 miles
- 2014 – 72,075 miles
- 2013 – 69,627 miles
- 2012 – 67,970 miles
- 2011 – 64,275 miles
- 2010 – 62,145 miles
- 2009 – 59,696 miles
- 2008 – 57,651 miles
- 2007 – 55,467 miles
- 2006 – 53,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,731 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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,731 miles (+5,249)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 109,731 miles
- Test number
- 916500438640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,482 miles (+4,191)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 104,482 miles
- Test number
- 356724587807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,291 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 100,291 miles
- Test number
- 516643581063
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,610 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 94,610 miles
- Test number
- 667434748690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Fail94,610 miles (+5,295)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,610 miles
- Test number
- 923840405816
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Pass89,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 89,315 miles
- Test number
- 889887614928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,315 miles (+3,996)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,315 miles
- Test number
- 437437438379
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass85,319 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 85,319 miles
- Test number
- 830930962541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,216 miles (+1,463)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,216 miles
- Test number
- 830449618441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,753 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,753 miles
- Test number
- 141593960181
- AdvisoryOil leak Power steering
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,341 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 76,341 miles
- Test number
- 439274650226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,275 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,275 miles
- Test number
- 182788847401
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail75,274 miles (+1,461)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,274 miles
- Test number
- 655209013429
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,813 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,813 miles
- Test number
- 317994305179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,075 miles (+2,448)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,075 miles
- Test number
- 137794294079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,627 miles (+1,657)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,627 miles
- Test number
- 136950403179
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass67,970 miles (+3,695)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,970 miles
- Test number
- 175652502180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass64,275 miles (+2,130)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,275 miles
- Test number
- 369958091060
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,145 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,145 miles
- Test number
- 102159890401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail62,095 miles (+2,399)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,095 miles
- Test number
- 901187090038
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,696 miles (+2,045)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 59,696 miles
- Test number
- 321756799016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,651 miles (+2,184)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,651 miles
- Test number
- 420386008184
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed
Pass55,467 miles (+1,792)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 55,467 miles
- Test number
- 581012107180
- NoteChips to screen
- NoteFront and rear indicators fading white
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded at rear on offside by fuel tank
- NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damage
- NoteNearside rear jacking point missing
- NotePower steering leak
- NoteRear pads worn
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteTop struts corroded at rear
Pass53,675 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,675 miles
- Test number
- 251438306413
- NoteCorrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes †
Questions about S48 BPH
- Does S48 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 BPH is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S48 BPH?
- The MOT on S48 BPH is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S48 BPH done?
- S48 BPH was recorded at 109,731 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
- Has S48 BPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 BPH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S48 BPH 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 S48 BPH find?
- S48 BPH passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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