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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S65 SBDMOT history

S65 SBD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S65 SBD silver 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 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,087 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 SBD was last recorded at 80,087 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,896 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,191 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,087 miles
  • 2025 – 77,896 miles
  • 2024 – 76,594 miles
  • 2023 – 75,090 miles
  • 2022 – 73,499 miles
  • 2021 – 72,532 miles
  • 2020 – 72,360 miles
  • 2019 – 72,118 miles
  • 2018 – 71,848 miles
  • 2017 – 71,736 miles
  • 2016 – 71,446 miles
  • 2015 – 69,649 miles
  • 2014 – 60,925 miles
  • 2013 – 53,761 miles
  • 2012 – 49,939 miles
  • 2011 – 46,002 miles
  • 2010 – 42,486 miles
  • 2009 – 38,794 miles
  • 2008 – 33,640 miles
  • 2007 – 28,462 miles
  • 2006 – 24,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,087 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,087 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    155520588892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,896 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    962199481595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,594 miles (+1,504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    186883163316
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass75,090 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    344311558813
    • AdvisoryFRONT BUMP STOPS DETERIATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,499 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    616824063743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,532 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,532 miles
    Test number
    237621698482
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips covered grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat cover in poor condition near fuel tank

  7. Fail72,532 miles (+172)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,532 miles
    Test number
    334149827351
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips covered grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat cover in poor condition near fuel tank

  8. Pass72,360 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    817039858560
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,118 miles (+270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    147215546827
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,848 miles (+112)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    693423512469
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass71,736 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    883499666793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    502011364192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail71,446 miles (+1,797)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    566454926995
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,649 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    215050265457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear corroded

  15. Fail69,649 miles (+8,724)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    739836855130
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear corroded

  16. Pass60,925 miles (+7,164)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    908027154152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear corroded
    • NoteNearside rear outer c.v joint leaking grease

  17. Pass53,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    206327633480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,761 miles (+3,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    255022833152
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass49,939 miles (+3,937)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,939 miles
    Test number
    509200962085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,002 miles (+3,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    136720951051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass42,486 miles (+3,692)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    101799040092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,794 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,794 miles
    Test number
    223929759091
    • 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)

  23. Pass33,640 miles (+5,178)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    772481568019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise rear wheel bearings

  24. Pass28,462 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,462 miles
    Test number
    183330257466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    420256856051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 SBD

Does S65 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 SBD is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 SBD?
The MOT on S65 SBD is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 SBD done?
S65 SBD was recorded at 80,087 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has S65 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 SBD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S65 SBD 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 S65 SBD find?
S65 SBD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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