BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S48 GANMOT history
S48 GAN is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 93,154 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 GAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 GAN was last recorded at 93,154 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 13,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,119 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,035 miles
- Average per year
- 3,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,154 miles
- 2025 – 80,119 miles
- 2024 – 67,341 miles
- 2018 – 65,599 miles
- 2017 – 61,298 miles
- 2016 – 56,037 miles
- 2015 – 50,728 miles
- 2014 – 44,998 miles
- 2012 – 39,749 miles
- 2011 – 37,811 miles
- 2010 – 36,206 miles
- 2009 – 34,166 miles
- 2008 – 32,490 miles
- 2007 – 30,189 miles
- 2006 – 27,496 miles
- 2005 – 24,567 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,154 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,154 miles (+13,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 93,154 miles
- Test number
- 282674938690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Pass80,119 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 80,119 miles
- Test number
- 265702514570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,040 miles (+12,699)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,040 miles
- Test number
- 618379200565
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front small hole on floor but not weakened its structure
- AdvisoryOffside Front side window drops out of runners
Pass67,341 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 67,341 miles
- Test number
- 571853101757
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail67,318 miles (+11)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,318 miles
- Test number
- 621518512986
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail67,307 miles (+1,708)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,307 miles
- Test number
- 881909264207
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,599 miles (+4,301)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 65,599 miles
- Test number
- 173991667362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,298 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,298 miles
- Test number
- 307762891157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,274 miles (+5,237)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,274 miles
- Test number
- 544773240499
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass56,037 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,037 miles
- Test number
- 265346202271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,034 miles (+5,306)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,034 miles
- Test number
- 830472153872
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass50,728 miles (+5,730)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,728 miles
- Test number
- 145393875159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,998 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,998 miles
- Test number
- 378012924011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,967 miles (+5,218)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,967 miles
- Test number
- 168156114063
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,749 miles (+122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,749 miles
- Test number
- 238853232369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,627 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,627 miles
- Test number
- 735279522372
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass37,811 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,811 miles
- Test number
- 799081941352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,740 miles (+1,534)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,740 miles
- Test number
- 839765331353
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass36,206 miles (+2,040)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,206 miles
- Test number
- 160159540362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,166 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 34,166 miles
- Test number
- 472245849313
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass32,490 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 32,490 miles
- Test number
- 753334248377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,189 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 30,189 miles
- Test number
- 280088947303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,496 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 27,496 miles
- Test number
- 301165746326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 24,567 miles
- Test number
- 911709445327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S48 GAN
- Does S48 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 GAN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S48 GAN?
- The MOT on S48 GAN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S48 GAN done?
- S48 GAN was recorded at 93,154 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
- Has S48 GAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 GAN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S48 GAN 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 GAN find?
- S48 GAN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear.
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