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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S61 APCMOT history

S61 APC is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

S61 APC green 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 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,790 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 APC was last recorded at 129,790 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 32,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2015: 67,688 miles, lower than 85,030 miles on 6 Nov 2014.

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
97,652 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
32,138 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,790 miles
  • 2025 – 97,652 miles
  • 2022 – 89,421 miles
  • 2020 – 84,427 miles
  • 2019 – 75,372 miles
  • 2018 – 74,087 miles
  • 2017 – 71,167 miles
  • 2016 – 69,535 miles
  • 2015 – 67,688 miles
  • 2014 – 85,030 miles
  • 2013 – 62,507 miles
  • 2012 – 60,066 miles
  • 2011 – 57,419 miles
  • 2010 – 55,516 miles
  • 2009 – 53,582 miles
  • 2008 – 50,613 miles
  • 2007 – 48,190 miles
  • 2006 – 45,471 miles
  • 2005 – 43,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,790 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,790 miles (+32,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    973684648414
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass97,652 miles (+8,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    218067179755
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,421 miles (+4,994)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    595027777894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,427 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    441440706783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly

  5. Fail84,032 miles (+8,660)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    443175621478
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryInterior rear veiw mirror missing

  6. Pass75,372 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    661789575613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    258565146596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,087 miles (+2,920)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    337539406642
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass71,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    517225297497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,167 miles (+1,632)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    704587279227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    266456106415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,535 miles (+1,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    168898343693
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    613149322740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOdometer showing lower then last test

  14. Fail67,688 miles (-17,342)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    418063776754
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOdometer showing lower then last test

  15. Pass85,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    317050614319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,030 miles (+22,523)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    815610714306
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass62,507 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,507 miles
    Test number
    955267813318
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  18. Fail62,507 miles (+2,441)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,507 miles
    Test number
    307815313397
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  19. Pass60,066 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    726321212309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass57,419 miles (+1,903)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    656541511343
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteSlight bind o/s front brake
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  21. Pass55,516 miles (+1,934)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    132382510362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  22. Pass53,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    514580129359
    • NoteRear no plate starting to delaminate

  23. Fail53,582 miles (+2,969)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    474310229488
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to delaminate

  24. Pass50,613 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,613 miles
    Test number
    160432528317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    751467027373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,190 miles (+2,719)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    311675227330
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass45,471 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    161125636328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass43,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    392517425318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 APC

Does S61 APC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 APC is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 APC?
The MOT on S61 APC is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 APC done?
S61 APC was recorded at 129,790 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has S61 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 APC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S61 APC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S61 APC find?
S61 APC passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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