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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S68 BHCMOT history

S68 BHC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

S68 BHC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
84,366 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 BHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 BHC was last recorded at 84,366 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2009: 57,710 miles, lower than 57,820 miles on 18 Mar 2008.

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
83,124 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,242 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,366 miles
  • 2021 – 83,124 miles
  • 2019 – 82,751 miles
  • 2017 – 81,540 miles
  • 2016 – 76,737 miles
  • 2015 – 73,499 miles
  • 2014 – 70,410 miles
  • 2013 – 68,741 miles
  • 2012 – 65,873 miles
  • 2011 – 63,473 miles
  • 2010 – 61,102 miles
  • 2009 – 57,710 miles
  • 2008 – 57,820 miles
  • 2007 – 55,611 miles
  • 2006 – 51,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    509794111025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,366 miles (+1,242)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    682228822554
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass83,124 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    289100552000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,751 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    893855383020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,540 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    305280640138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,737 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,737 miles
    Test number
    556183389325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,499 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    217104495063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,410 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,410 miles
    Test number
    866693254047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass68,741 miles (+2,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    357140273071
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish and crack within tread area

  10. Pass65,873 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    615079042020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,473 miles (+2,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    598467551075
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass61,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    523363850065
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  13. Fail61,097 miles (+3,387)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    152703650456
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  14. Pass57,710 miles (-110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    842238559055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing

  15. Pass57,820 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    180068078417
    • NoteO/s/f water ingress in to indicater lamp

  16. Fail57,820 miles (+2,209)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    362268478040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f water ingress in to indicater lamp

  17. Pass55,611 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,611 miles
    Test number
    962402137239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    294402526293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 BHC

Does S68 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 BHC expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 BHC?
The MOT on S68 BHC expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 BHC done?
S68 BHC was recorded at 84,366 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has S68 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 BHC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S68 BHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S68 BHC find?
S68 BHC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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