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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S787 FECMOT history

S787 FEC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

S787 FEC red 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 Jun 2026
Mileage
128,848 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 FEC was last recorded at 128,848 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 2,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,504 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,344 miles
Average per year
4,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,848 miles
  • 2024 – 126,504 miles
  • 2023 – 118,125 miles
  • 2022 – 114,770 miles
  • 2021 – 111,057 miles
  • 2019 – 102,389 miles
  • 2018 – 100,383 miles
  • 2016 – 99,508 miles
  • 2015 – 97,667 miles
  • 2014 – 80,048 miles
  • 2013 – 67,010 miles
  • 2012 – 66,919 miles
  • 2011 – 66,689 miles
  • 2010 – 66,518 miles
  • 2009 – 65,503 miles
  • 2008 – 59,409 miles
  • 2007 – 49,394 miles
  • 2006 – 39,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,848 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake light works intermittently.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,848 miles (+2,344)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,848 miles
    Test number
    434729197068
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake light works intermittently.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,504 miles (+8,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,504 miles
    Test number
    312539159318
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass118,125 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,125 miles
    Test number
    712659147181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,770 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    453679168885
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,757 miles (+3,700)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    612952657801
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,057 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,057 miles
    Test number
    568508006716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,389 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    975276505392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,383 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    213154027663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass99,508 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,508 miles
    Test number
    806721445463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,494 miles (+1,827)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    837258501960
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass97,667 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    793825957623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,664 miles (+17,616)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    729506369078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass80,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    425344974279
    • NoteAll four tyres worn low

  14. Fail80,048 miles (+13,038)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    726084074208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyres worn low

  15. Pass67,010 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    278673883183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,919 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    476342202200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,689 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    697253401256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,518 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    910162900200
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass65,503 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    964120799184
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass59,409 miles (+10,015)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    592342618277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,394 miles (+10,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    452426207242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  22. Pass39,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    373278586139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S787 FEC

Does S787 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 FEC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 FEC?
The MOT on S787 FEC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 FEC done?
S787 FEC was recorded at 128,848 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 4,740 miles a year.
Has S787 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 FEC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S787 FEC 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 S787 FEC find?
S787 FEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake light works intermittently.; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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