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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S61 ABNMOT history

S61 ABN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S61 ABN silver 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,274 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ABN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ABN was last recorded at 180,274 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,820 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,274 miles
  • 2024 – 179,820 miles
  • 2022 – 175,583 miles
  • 2021 – 167,885 miles
  • 2020 – 163,804 miles
  • 2019 – 156,004 miles
  • 2018 – 147,766 miles
  • 2017 – 141,131 miles
  • 2016 – 135,164 miles
  • 2015 – 130,590 miles
  • 2013 – 120,822 miles
  • 2012 – 111,023 miles
  • 2011 – 101,056 miles
  • 2010 – 96,191 miles
  • 2009 – 88,374 miles
  • 2008 – 79,847 miles
  • 2007 – 71,658 miles
  • 2006 – 63,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySmall stone chip in screen

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,274 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,274 miles
    Test number
    827202641512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in screen

  2. Pass179,820 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,820 miles
    Test number
    278792776713
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Fail179,816 miles (+4,233)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,816 miles
    Test number
    573906209348
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 WHEELS.

  4. Pass175,583 miles (+7,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,583 miles
    Test number
    135244440092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,885 miles (+4,081)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,885 miles
    Test number
    643542630975
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass163,804 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,804 miles
    Test number
    132775238231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,004 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,004 miles
    Test number
    135870784083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,987 miles (+8,221)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,987 miles
    Test number
    963377228717
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass147,766 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    450608054271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail147,620 miles (+6,489)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,620 miles
    Test number
    614380193348
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass141,131 miles (+5,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,131 miles
    Test number
    690253177534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryREAR AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS WORN

  12. Pass135,164 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,164 miles
    Test number
    788758914625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail134,948 miles (+4,358)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    311804671032
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass130,590 miles (+9,768)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    786752095081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass120,822 miles (+9,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,822 miles
    Test number
    706887973229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass111,023 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    555108652290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,666 miles (+9,610)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,666 miles
    Test number
    117394742235
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass101,056 miles (+4,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    626176961233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass96,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    242252470273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,191 miles (+7,817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    490156360206
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail88,374 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    744387269286
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass88,374 miles (+8,527)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    913347869219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass79,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    994936758208
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f brake flexes starting to perish

  24. Fail79,847 miles (+8,189)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    134876658231
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f brake flexes starting to perish

  25. Pass71,658 miles (+7,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,658 miles
    Test number
    264864857222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass63,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    821030556231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,802 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    152220956228
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about S61 ABN

Does S61 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 ABN is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 ABN?
The MOT on S61 ABN is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 ABN done?
S61 ABN was recorded at 180,274 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has S61 ABN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ABN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S61 ABN 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 S61 ABN find?
S61 ABN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; small stone chip in screen.

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