BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
S48 JGPMOT history
S48 JGP is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2021 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2021
- Mileage
- 144,320 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 JGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S48 JGP was last recorded at 144,320 miles on 14 May 2025, 580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 143,740 miles · 31 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 580 miles
- Average per year
- 3,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,320 miles
- 2020 – 143,740 miles
- 2019 – 142,634 miles
- 2018 – 141,528 miles
- 2017 – 139,338 miles
- 2014 – 138,336 miles
- 2013 – 131,637 miles
- 2012 – 116,187 miles
- 2011 – 103,894 miles
- 2010 – 94,031 miles
- 2009 – 88,876 miles
- 2008 – 82,774 miles
- 2007 – 75,600 miles
- 2006 – 71,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail144,320 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear brake pads close to limit
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail144,320 miles (+580)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,320 miles
- Test number
- 544582749611
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear brake pads close to limit
Pass143,740 miles (+1,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 143,740 miles
- Test number
- 156509601135
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass142,634 miles (+1,106)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,634 miles
- Test number
- 808548846942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,528 miles (+2,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 141,528 miles
- Test number
- 489211693076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,338 miles (+1,002)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,338 miles
- Test number
- 525892460881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,336 miles (+6,699)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 138,336 miles
- Test number
- 465477074248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,637 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 131,637 miles
- Test number
- 326823763448
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering coupling slight wear
Fail131,634 miles (+15,447)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,634 miles
- Test number
- 355777643461
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
- NoteSlight wear steering rubber coupling
Pass116,187 miles (+12,293)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,187 miles
- Test number
- 949184352159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,894 miles (+9,863)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 103,894 miles
- Test number
- 926056271138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,031 miles (+5,155)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 94,031 miles
- Test number
- 292389270455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,876 miles (+6,102)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 88,876 miles
- Test number
- 850928069131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,774 miles (+7,174)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 82,774 miles
- Test number
- 943475858124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,600 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 75,600 miles
- Test number
- 280200587480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,555 miles (+1,329)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 72,555 miles
- Test number
- 574243027086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,226 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,226 miles
- Test number
- 253531186457
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,226 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 71,226 miles
- Test number
- 514481886153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S48 JGP
- Does S48 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S48 JGP expired on 30 Jul 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S48 JGP?
- The MOT on S48 JGP expired on 30 Jul 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S48 JGP done?
- S48 JGP was recorded at 144,320 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
- Has S48 JGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 JGP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S48 JGP 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 JGP find?
- S48 JGP failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed vehicle running rough; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 6 more.
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