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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S59 MRWMOT history

S59 MRW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S59 MRW 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
139,127 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 MRW
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 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 MRW was last recorded at 139,127 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 5,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,075 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,052 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,127 miles
  • 2025 – 134,075 miles
  • 2024 – 124,993 miles
  • 2023 – 119,710 miles
  • 2022 – 119,287 miles
  • 2021 – 118,696 miles
  • 2020 – 117,793 miles
  • 2018 – 117,790 miles
  • 2017 – 117,550 miles
  • 2016 – 113,166 miles
  • 2015 – 106,913 miles
  • 2014 – 99,321 miles
  • 2013 – 94,527 miles
  • 2012 – 92,604 miles
  • 2010 – 88,337 miles
  • 2009 – 81,578 miles
  • 2008 – 78,166 miles
  • 2007 – 73,079 miles
  • 2006 – 66,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,127 miles
    Test number
    863232937982
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail139,127 miles (+5,052)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,127 miles
    Test number
    393617145014
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass134,075 miles (+9,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    418967693582
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,993 miles (+5,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,993 miles
    Test number
    385584707553
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,710 miles
    Test number
    208061304071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail119,710 miles (+2)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,710 miles
    Test number
    388826127018
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail119,708 miles (+421)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    583719888432
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass119,287 miles (+591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    224021188020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,696 miles (+903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,696 miles
    Test number
    721389520380
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,793 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    538465794324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,790 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    594663971105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,550 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    434306358035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,166 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    119513578668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail113,030 miles (+6,117)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    814458895051
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass106,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,913 miles
    Test number
    848513265156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail106,913 miles (+7,592)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,913 miles
    Test number
    345353965126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass99,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    379521444175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail99,321 miles (+4,794)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    627771544162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    299047903199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,527 miles (+1,923)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    235996903440
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass92,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    716057462011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail92,604 miles (+4,267)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    818777662080
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass88,337 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    124901450282
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slight chip on outer wall not exposing cords

  24. Fail88,317 miles (+6,739)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    472710150296
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slight chip on outer wall not exposing cords

  25. Pass81,578 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    794654869130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    903498838251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,166 miles (+5,087)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    262268638210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass73,079 miles (+6,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    914766207172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWhen position lamp is selected head lamps turn on.

  29. Pass66,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,821 miles
    Test number
    250734286076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S59 MRW

Does S59 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S59 MRW is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S59 MRW?
The MOT on S59 MRW is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S59 MRW done?
S59 MRW was recorded at 139,127 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has S59 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 MRW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S59 MRW 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 S59 MRW find?
S59 MRW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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