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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S79 BKPMOT history

S79 BKP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 64,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S79 BKP green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,381 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 BKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 BKP was last recorded at 64,381 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,845 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,536 miles
Average per year
381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,381 miles
  • 2025 – 60,845 miles
  • 2024 – 60,485 miles
  • 2007 – 56,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    252468469745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  2. Fail64,381 miles (+3,536)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    536169276494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  3. Pass60,845 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    143365483843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,485 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    478683691097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    574407417061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    752427217043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about S79 BKP

Does S79 BKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 BKP is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 BKP?
The MOT on S79 BKP is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 BKP done?
S79 BKP was recorded at 64,381 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 381 miles a year.
Has S79 BKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 BKP has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S79 BKP 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 S79 BKP find?
S79 BKP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes at rear; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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