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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S48 JYXMOT history

S48 JYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

S48 JYX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
104,758 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 JYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 JYX was last recorded at 104,758 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,430 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,328 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,758 miles
  • 2025 – 103,430 miles
  • 2023 – 103,217 miles
  • 2022 – 102,535 miles
  • 2021 – 102,158 miles
  • 2020 – 101,664 miles
  • 2019 – 100,960 miles
  • 2018 – 98,817 miles
  • 2017 – 96,068 miles
  • 2016 – 92,631 miles
  • 2015 – 87,679 miles
  • 2014 – 82,789 miles
  • 2013 – 82,004 miles
  • 2008 – 73,368 miles
  • 2006 – 68,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,758 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both SidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,758 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    433217564597
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Sides

  2. Pass103,430 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    220746163355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,217 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    788852998190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,535 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,535 miles
    Test number
    972498798324
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Sides

  5. Pass102,158 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    854124222286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    740152594322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/f marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/f headlamp deflectors fitted

  7. Fail101,664 miles (+704)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    325934881605
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/f marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/f headlamp deflectors fitted

  8. Pass100,960 miles (+2,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,960 miles
    Test number
    644542256213
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass98,817 miles (+2,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,817 miles
    Test number
    690829469656
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass96,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    532830365274
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail96,068 miles (+3,437)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    441341036114
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass92,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    810503368299
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail92,631 miles (+4,952)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    794696098389
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass87,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    559306648882
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket brocken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail87,679 miles (+4,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    949000907781
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket brocken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass82,789 miles (+52)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    535533534295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing

  17. Fail82,737 miles (+733)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    465580234256
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing

  18. Pass82,004 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    215826253248
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside door mirror temporarily repaired

  19. Fail82,004 miles (+8,636)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    326176053416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside door mirror temporarily repaired

  20. Pass73,368 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,368 miles
    Test number
    331610098182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,331 miles (+4,841)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    363937088139
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass68,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    68,490 miles
    Test number
    184066136289
    • NoteSome play in steering rack offside

  23. Fail68,490 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,490 miles
    Test number
    522286336223
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome play in steering rack offside

Questions about S48 JYX

Does S48 JYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 JYX is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 JYX?
The MOT on S48 JYX is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 JYX done?
S48 JYX was recorded at 104,758 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has S48 JYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 JYX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S48 JYX 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 JYX find?
S48 JYX passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides.

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