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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S68 XDPMOT history

S68 XDP is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

S68 XDP black 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 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
130,440 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 XDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 XDP was last recorded at 130,440 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 1,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,515 miles · 21 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
1,925 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,440 miles
  • 2015 – 128,515 miles
  • 2013 – 121,086 miles
  • 2011 – 119,716 miles
  • 2010 – 118,055 miles
  • 2009 – 112,969 miles
  • 2008 – 105,072 miles
  • 2007 – 97,228 miles
  • 2006 – 97,098 miles
  • 2005 – 89,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,440 miles (+1,925)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    692355676830
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion

  2. Pass128,515 miles (+4)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,515 miles
    Test number
    839921115151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteMissfire present
    • NoteOil lamp on dash flashes momentarily on start up
    • NoteOil on minimum at start of test
    • NoteOsr reg lamp lense missing but still illuminating plate
    • NoteVehicle struggled to pass emissions on HC levels

  3. Fail128,511 miles (+7,425)10 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,511 miles
    Test number
    738700315156
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteMissfire present
    • NoteOil lamp on dash flashes momentarily on start up
    • NoteOil on minimum at start of test
    • NoteOsf tyre has heavy outer edge wear and appears to be close to exposing cords

  4. Pass121,086 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,086 miles
    Test number
    767891093228
    • 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)

  5. Fail120,814 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    566893433225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  6. Pass120,814 miles (+1,098)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    759793833204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  7. Pass119,716 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    876984651183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,055 miles (+77)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    281595950499
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chip

  9. Fail117,978 miles (+5,009)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    521527440110
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips

  10. Pass112,969 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    112,969 miles
    Test number
    250899749454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass105,072 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    364878348122
    • NoteVehicle has been represented with the front position lamps disconected and the rears covered over.

  12. Fail105,072 miles (+7,844)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    504748748104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass97,228 miles (+130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,228 miles
    Test number
    280445647114
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  14. Pass97,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    852166636276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,098 miles (+7,149)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    333591136299
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass89,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    722440235225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 XDP

Does S68 XDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 XDP expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 XDP?
The MOT on S68 XDP expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 XDP done?
S68 XDP was recorded at 130,440 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has S68 XDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 XDP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on S68 XDP 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 S68 XDP find?
S68 XDP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all jacking points corroded, and 13 more.

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