BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S57 ABNMOT history
S57 ABN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 169,051 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,521 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S57 ABN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S57 ABN was last recorded at 169,051 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 7,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Nov 2013: 131,718 miles, lower than 134,056 miles on 15 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,819 miles · 14 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,232 miles
- Average per year
- 5,521 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,051 miles
- 2022 – 161,819 miles
- 2021 – 161,255 miles
- 2020 – 154,793 miles
- 2017 – 149,949 miles
- 2016 – 146,490 miles
- 2015 – 138,905 miles
- 2014 – 137,793 miles
- 2013 – 131,718 miles
- 2012 – 134,056 miles
- 2011 – 119,908 miles
- 2010 – 112,474 miles
- 2009 – 105,565 miles
- 2008 – 98,106 miles
- 2007 – 91,393 miles
- 2006 – 84,025 miles
- 2005 – 72,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,051 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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2013
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,051 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 169,051 miles
- Test number
- 2016474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,819 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 161,819 miles
- Test number
- 720502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,792 miles (+537)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,792 miles
- Test number
- 718373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,255 miles (+6,462)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,255 miles
- Test number
- 22966647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,793 miles (+19)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2021
- Odometer
- 154,793 miles
- Test number
- 605399691053
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail154,774 miles (+4,825)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,774 miles
- Test number
- 178733803660
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,949 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,949 miles
- Test number
- 117735548436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail149,949 miles (+3,459)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,949 miles
- Test number
- 487925929555
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass146,490 miles (+7,585)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 146,490 miles
- Test number
- 593954045448
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
- AdvisoryN/s/f indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated, some movement in the arm
- AdvisoryO/s/r park brake low effort, starting to bind
Pass138,905 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 138,905 miles
- Test number
- 405300135050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,793 miles (+6,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 137,793 miles
- Test number
- 298127514344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,718 miles (-2,338)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 131,718 miles
- Test number
- 649362123356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass134,056 miles (+14,148)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 134,056 miles
- Test number
- 429560822411
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated
- NoteFront tyre side walls cracking
- NoteRear shock absorber pistons corroding
Fail119,908 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,908 miles
- Test number
- 188525621347
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass119,908 miles (+7,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 119,908 miles
- Test number
- 445255421415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass112,474 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 112,474 miles
- Test number
- 172360120316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail112,474 miles (+6,909)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,474 miles
- Test number
- 931645510369
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass105,565 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 105,565 miles
- Test number
- 253334619398
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,106 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 98,106 miles
- Test number
- 141432728303
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail98,106 miles (+6,713)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,106 miles
- Test number
- 532522328363
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,393 miles (+7,368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 91,393 miles
- Test number
- 541535727355
- NoteWashers require adjusting - n/s/r brake pipe corroding
Pass84,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 84,025 miles
- Test number
- 404186726372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,025 miles (+11,918)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,025 miles
- Test number
- 902305626393
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 72,107 miles
- Test number
- 850331925310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,107 miles4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,107 miles
- Test number
- 804220025399
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about S57 ABN
- Does S57 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S57 ABN expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S57 ABN?
- The MOT on S57 ABN expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S57 ABN done?
- S57 ABN was recorded at 169,051 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
- Has S57 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S57 ABN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S57 ABN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S57 ABN find?
- S57 ABN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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