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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S6 JEPMOT history

S6 JEP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

S6 JEP 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 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
75,494 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 JEP
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
7 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 JEP was last recorded at 75,494 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,720 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,494 miles
  • 2022 – 74,720 miles
  • 2021 – 73,255 miles
  • 2020 – 72,790 miles
  • 2018 – 72,159 miles
  • 2017 – 71,403 miles
  • 2016 – 69,962 miles
  • 2015 – 67,159 miles
  • 2014 – 62,711 miles
  • 2013 – 59,749 miles
  • 2012 – 56,578 miles
  • 2011 – 53,796 miles
  • 2010 – 50,157 miles
  • 2009 – 45,970 miles
  • 2008 – 41,602 miles
  • 2007 – 37,100 miles
  • 2006 – 32,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to see the condition of some components.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    244576415659
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to see the condition of some components.

  2. Fail75,494 miles (+774)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    969740527605
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear sensor insecure and touching the road wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to see the condition of some components.

  3. Pass74,720 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    617009077977
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light come on during test.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  4. Fail74,720 miles (+1,465)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    802559328653
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light come on during test.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  5. Pass73,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    675257453693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,255 miles (+465)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    594181272892
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,790 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    876040602582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,159 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    448761157630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    214467788944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail71,403 miles (+1,441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    573295892787
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass69,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    785321541419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail69,962 miles (+2,803)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    865987582875
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass67,159 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    798677615172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail67,132 miles (+4,421)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    219351315170
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass62,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    248756024130
    • NoteRear tyres are perished

  16. Fail62,711 miles (+2,962)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    928176424164
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear tyres are perished

  17. Pass59,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    258853313118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,749 miles (+3,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    328756003121
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass56,578 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    118161202194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    698981391088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,796 miles (+3,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    987524481060
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass50,157 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    720005710057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,970 miles (+4,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,970 miles
    Test number
    303587509004
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear no plate in poor condition

  24. Pass41,602 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    182857318427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,100 miles (+4,469)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    304882827035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection

  26. Pass32,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    443178116021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 JEP

Does S6 JEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 JEP expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 JEP?
The MOT on S6 JEP expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 JEP done?
S6 JEP was recorded at 75,494 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has S6 JEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 JEP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 JEP 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 S6 JEP find?
S6 JEP passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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