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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.

S62 BPJ 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
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

Pass139,448 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass139,448 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    297604046433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass166,451 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    238860044386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,980 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    429524623423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,466 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    162,466 miles
    Test number
    708022003082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. Pass151,250 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    174697380197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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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