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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S62 ABYMOT history

S62 ABY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

S62 ABY 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,931 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 ABY
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 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 ABY was last recorded at 103,931 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,115 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,931 miles
  • 2025 – 103,115 miles
  • 2024 – 102,211 miles
  • 2023 – 101,687 miles
  • 2022 – 101,007 miles
  • 2021 – 100,305 miles
  • 2020 – 98,929 miles
  • 2019 – 97,683 miles
  • 2018 – 96,423 miles
  • 2017 – 93,684 miles
  • 2016 – 86,643 miles
  • 2015 – 73,274 miles
  • 2014 – 65,467 miles
  • 2013 – 62,030 miles
  • 2012 – 46,087 miles
  • 2011 – 33,504 miles
  • 2010 – 22,761 miles
  • 2009 – 14,291 miles
  • 2008 – 14,262 miles
  • 2007 – 13,817 miles
  • 2006 – 13,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,931 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,931 miles (+816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    793905136537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,115 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    297144236334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,211 miles (+524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    698875103346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass101,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    792591744835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail101,687 miles (+680)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    742839661992
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,007 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,007 miles
    Test number
    482661866339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,305 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    256829792707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,929 miles (+1,246)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    100776977341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose mountain clip lose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose mounting clip lose
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield lose

  9. Pass97,683 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    515737441870
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail97,683 miles (+1,260)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    387218436716
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,423 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    781859593867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,684 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    263313547932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,643 miles (+13,369)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    803908328290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,274 miles (+7,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    981277497022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass65,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    227218864275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail65,467 miles (+3,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    368150164228
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass62,030 miles (+157)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    125049493188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome noise from rear wheel bearings

  18. Fail61,873 miles (+15,786)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    968915283179
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome noise from rear wheel bearings

  19. Pass46,087 miles (+12,583)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    649624132058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing low on edges

  20. Pass33,504 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,504 miles
    Test number
    725935631025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,761 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,761 miles
    Test number
    644223030097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    332726339028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,291 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    892486239005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass14,262 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,262 miles
    Test number
    432600538168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,817 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,817 miles
    Test number
    360386607478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,019 miles
    Test number
    320247406279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 ABY

Does S62 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 ABY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 ABY?
The MOT on S62 ABY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 ABY done?
S62 ABY was recorded at 103,931 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has S62 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 ABY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S62 ABY 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 S62 ABY find?
S62 ABY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both..

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