BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
S51 FVEMOT history
S51 FVE is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 118,671 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S51 FVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S51 FVE was last recorded at 118,671 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2009: 98,412 miles, lower than 110,144 miles on 3 Mar 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,650 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,021 miles
- Average per year
- 1,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,671 miles
- 2025 – 117,650 miles
- 2024 – 116,720 miles
- 2023 – 116,229 miles
- 2022 – 116,175 miles
- 2013 – 111,958 miles
- 2012 – 111,954 miles
- 2010 – 110,636 miles
- 2009 – 98,412 miles
- 2007 – 103,200 miles
- 2006 – 91,945 miles
- 2005 – 81,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,671 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.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,671 miles (+1,021)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 118,671 miles
- Test number
- 199531719511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 117,650 miles
- Test number
- 448797555576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,650 miles (+930)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,650 miles
- Test number
- 159563359983
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass116,720 miles (+491)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,720 miles
- Test number
- 967542959914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,229 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 116,229 miles
- Test number
- 353727965069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,175 miles (+65)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 116,175 miles
- Test number
- 696697535266
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail116,110 miles (+4,152)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,110 miles
- Test number
- 106653729098
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass111,958 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 111,958 miles
- Test number
- 108834313195
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Fail111,958 miles (+4)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,958 miles
- Test number
- 417514513195
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass111,954 miles (+1,318)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 111,954 miles
- Test number
- 655959982079
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass110,636 miles (+12,224)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 110,636 miles
- Test number
- 731581370289
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,412 miles (-11,732)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 98,412 miles
- Test number
- 272286379060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail110,144 miles (+6,944)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,144 miles
- Test number
- 134712869078
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass103,200 miles (+11,255)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 103,200 miles
- Test number
- 282237847393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,945 miles (+10,746)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 91,945 miles
- Test number
- 411736926425
- NoteO/S front flexi brake hose twisted
Pass81,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 81,199 miles
- Test number
- 151221825373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S51 FVE
- Does S51 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 FVE is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S51 FVE?
- The MOT on S51 FVE is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S51 FVE done?
- S51 FVE was recorded at 118,671 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 1,792 miles a year.
- Has S51 FVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S51 FVE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S51 FVE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S51 FVE find?
- S51 FVE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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