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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S48 MRWMOT history

S48 MRW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

S48 MRW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
161,276 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 MRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 MRW was last recorded at 161,276 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2009: 156,080 miles, lower than 156,980 miles on 27 Jan 2009.
  • 25 Feb 2017: 148,545 miles, lower than 222,938 miles on 13 Jan 2016.

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
159,560 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,716 miles
Average per year
1,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,276 miles
  • 2022 – 159,560 miles
  • 2021 – 158,412 miles
  • 2020 – 156,110 miles
  • 2018 – 155,016 miles
  • 2017 – 148,545 miles
  • 2016 – 222,938 miles
  • 2015 – 216,290 miles
  • 2014 – 209,074 miles
  • 2013 – 201,167 miles
  • 2012 – 187,481 miles
  • 2011 – 176,670 miles
  • 2010 – 166,981 miles
  • 2009 – 156,080 miles
  • 2007 – 140,085 miles
  • 2006 – 131,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,276 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sports seats fitted
  • AdvisoryWipers smear windscreen slightly

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,276 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,276 miles
    Test number
    682278071337
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sports seats fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smear windscreen slightly

  2. Pass159,560 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,560 miles
    Test number
    572495579162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,412 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,412 miles
    Test number
    933995091471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,110 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    984236335274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,016 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,016 miles
    Test number
    731492488550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    645047350532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,545 miles (-74,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    626113195848
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass222,938 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    222,938 miles
    Test number
    899624718529
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside front & near side front lower body slighty corroded

  9. Fail222,938 miles (+6,648)7 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,938 miles
    Test number
    946195068136
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside front & near side front lower body slighty corroded

  10. Pass216,290 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    216,290 miles
    Test number
    179632815486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront exhaust braket corrored

  11. Fail216,290 miles (+7,216)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,290 miles
    Test number
    249872115041
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront exhaust braket corrored

  12. Pass209,074 miles (+18)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    209,074 miles
    Test number
    127637614094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail209,056 miles (+7,889)1 failure11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,056 miles
    Test number
    595945914036
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass201,167 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    201,167 miles
    Test number
    126831423028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on inner edges

  15. Fail201,167 miles (+13,686)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,167 miles
    Test number
    159071423482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on inner edges

  16. Pass187,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    187,481 miles
    Test number
    835246922032
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail187,481 miles (+10,811)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,481 miles
    Test number
    245684722011
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass176,670 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    176,670 miles
    Test number
    169187911449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  19. Fail176,670 miles (+9,689)1 failure9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,670 miles
    Test number
    407307611054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  20. Pass166,981 miles (+10,901)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    166,981 miles
    Test number
    164733630072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass156,080 miles (-900)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    156,080 miles
    Test number
    712259029036
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail156,980 miles (+16,895)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,980 miles
    Test number
    804567229054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass140,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    720986137218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail140,085 miles (+8,273)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    721804937225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass131,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    372856816268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 MRW

Does S48 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 MRW expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 MRW?
The MOT on S48 MRW expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 MRW done?
S48 MRW was recorded at 161,276 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 1,690 miles a year.
Has S48 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 MRW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S48 MRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S48 MRW find?
S48 MRW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; front sports seats fitted; wipers smear windscreen slightly.

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