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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S62 SELMOT history

S62 SEL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

S62 SEL 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
44,861 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 SEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 SEL was last recorded at 44,861 miles on 28 May 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,751 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
1,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,861 miles
  • 2022 – 44,751 miles
  • 2021 – 43,978 miles
  • 2020 – 43,916 miles
  • 2019 – 43,010 miles
  • 2018 – 42,794 miles
  • 2017 – 41,939 miles
  • 2016 – 40,089 miles
  • 2015 – 39,464 miles
  • 2014 – 37,475 miles
  • 2013 – 36,059 miles
  • 2012 – 34,685 miles
  • 2011 – 33,398 miles
  • 2010 – 30,137 miles
  • 2009 – 28,046 miles
  • 2008 – 25,364 miles
  • 2007 – 22,309 miles
  • 2006 – 18,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,861 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,861 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    834468874778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,751 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    928280040179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,978 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    707573586855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass43,916 miles (+906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    764542078003
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass43,010 miles (+216)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,010 miles
    Test number
    454961120433
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass42,794 miles (+432)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    825279832879
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass42,362 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    587456204366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,939 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    921045861815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,089 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    839226994684
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack Inner rack joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate Starting to Delaminate
  10. Pass39,464 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    617582515093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass37,475 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    439088004086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass36,059 miles (+1,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    625525913040
    • NoteN/s/f fog light out
  13. Pass34,685 miles (+1,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    885936102057
    • NoteFront brakediscs are slightly corroded around inner faces
  14. Pass33,398 miles (+3,261)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    586896801030
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brakediscs slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has very slight play in ball joint
  15. Pass30,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,137 miles
    Test number
    630687200008
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp inoperative
  16. Fail30,137 miles (+2,091)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,137 miles
    Test number
    404966800092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp inoperative
  17. Pass28,046 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    813655219068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,364 miles (+3,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    322177518026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
  19. Pass22,309 miles (+3,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,309 miles
    Test number
    570083927041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel lines signs of corrosion
  20. Pass18,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,750 miles
    Test number
    553040036026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 SEL

Does S62 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 SEL is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 SEL?
The MOT on S62 SEL is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 SEL done?
S62 SEL was recorded at 44,861 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,285 miles a year.
Has S62 SEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 SEL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on S62 SEL 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 SEL find?
S62 SEL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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