
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S62 BPJMOT history
S62 BPJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 139,448 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S62 BPJ
- 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 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S62 BPJ was last recorded at 139,448 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2024: 137,161 miles, lower than 166,451 miles on 6 Dec 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,758 miles · 22 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,690 miles
- Average per year
- 642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,448 miles
- 2025 – 137,758 miles
- 2024 – 137,161 miles
- 2014 – 166,451 miles
- 2013 – 163,980 miles
- 2011 – 155,985 miles
- 2010 – 151,250 miles
- 2008 – 148,994 miles
- 2007 – 138,872 miles
- 2006 – 126,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
13 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,448 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 139,448 miles
- Test number
- 297604046433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,758 miles (+597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,758 miles
- Test number
- 521376367194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,161 miles (-29,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,161 miles
- Test number
- 567069966354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,451 miles (+2,471)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 166,451 miles
- Test number
- 238860044386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,980 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 163,980 miles
- Test number
- 429524623423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,466 miles (+6,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 162,466 miles
- Test number
- 708022003082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,985 miles (+4,735)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 155,985 miles
- Test number
- 366785481158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass151,250 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 151,250 miles
- Test number
- 174697380197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,994 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 148,994 miles
- Test number
- 870089198057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail148,994 miles (+10,122)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,994 miles
- Test number
- 994089998034
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,872 miles (+12,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 138,872 miles
- Test number
- 164315297446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass126,662 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 126,662 miles
- Test number
- 154322006166
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
Fail126,662 miles1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,662 miles
- Test number
- 283322206194
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about S62 BPJ
- Does S62 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 BPJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S62 BPJ?
- The MOT on S62 BPJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S62 BPJ done?
- S62 BPJ was recorded at 139,448 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 642 miles a year.
- Has S62 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S62 BPJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2008.
- Has the mileage on S62 BPJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S62 BPJ find?
- S62 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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