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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S69 DGUMOT history

S69 DGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

S69 DGU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
168,784 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S69 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S69 DGU was last recorded at 168,784 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 1,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,792 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,992 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,784 miles
  • 2023 – 166,792 miles
  • 2021 – 157,512 miles
  • 2020 – 155,298 miles
  • 2019 – 152,046 miles
  • 2017 – 149,122 miles
  • 2016 – 146,438 miles
  • 2015 – 141,368 miles
  • 2014 – 136,066 miles
  • 2013 – 127,571 miles
  • 2012 – 121,095 miles
  • 2011 – 115,562 miles
  • 2010 – 107,907 miles
  • 2009 – 99,782 miles
  • 2008 – 95,249 miles
  • 2007 – 91,001 miles
  • 2006 – 86,309 miles
  • 2005 – 77,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,784 miles (+1,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,784 miles
    Test number
    325010486395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  2. Pass166,792 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,792 miles
    Test number
    672554247983
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail166,784 miles (+9,272)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,784 miles
    Test number
    712368259249
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,512 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,512 miles
    Test number
    655058539798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills repaired and undersealed

  5. Fail157,446 miles (+2,148)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,446 miles
    Test number
    351187416624
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass155,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,298 miles
    Test number
    254911078456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,298 miles (+3,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,298 miles
    Test number
    559069515605
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    109065615919
    • 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))

  9. Fail152,046 miles (+2,924)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    929308626377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass149,122 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,122 miles
    Test number
    489128857017
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail149,103 miles (+2,665)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,103 miles
    Test number
    366671964891
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass146,438 miles (+5,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,438 miles
    Test number
    147062842770
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass141,368 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,368 miles
    Test number
    576320399372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,362 miles (+5,296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,362 miles
    Test number
    516651772325
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass136,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    849806474222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail136,064 miles (+8,493)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    449956974292
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass127,571 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,571 miles
    Test number
    528106073226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,095 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    478132682210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,562 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,562 miles
    Test number
    377353381431
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Fail115,558 miles (+7,651)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,558 miles
    Test number
    297156471255
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass107,907 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    334028170446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,782 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    403161189201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,249 miles (+4,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    793962598293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,001 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    394899997496
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass86,309 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    691110206398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    184692305374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S69 DGU

Does S69 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S69 DGU expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S69 DGU?
The MOT on S69 DGU expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S69 DGU done?
S69 DGU was recorded at 168,784 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has S69 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S69 DGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S69 DGU 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 S69 DGU find?
S69 DGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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