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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S800 HMBMOT history

S800 HMB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

S800 HMB purple 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 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,674 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 HMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 HMB was last recorded at 97,674 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,629 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,674 miles
  • 2023 – 97,629 miles
  • 2022 – 96,284 miles
  • 2021 – 95,400 miles
  • 2020 – 94,975 miles
  • 2019 – 92,076 miles
  • 2018 – 90,160 miles
  • 2017 – 83,648 miles
  • 2016 – 77,750 miles
  • 2015 – 73,627 miles
  • 2014 – 70,213 miles
  • 2013 – 66,110 miles
  • 2012 – 60,946 miles
  • 2011 – 57,335 miles
  • 2010 – 53,630 miles
  • 2009 – 50,282 miles
  • 2008 – 47,277 miles
  • 2007 – 44,348 miles
  • 2006 – 39,132 miles
  • 2005 – 33,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,674 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,674 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    826663281295
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,629 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,629 miles
    Test number
    231743589071
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,284 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    555520798033
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,265 miles (+865)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,265 miles
    Test number
    983252084210
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,400 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    582973867472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,975 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    168089672335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak in engine bay area

  7. Pass92,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    528442369689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,076 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    392117910955
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass90,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    455414816170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,160 miles (+6,512)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    619417086873
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass83,648 miles (+5,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,648 miles
    Test number
    922605401807
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass77,750 miles (+4,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    767925662680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    309298515183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,627 miles (+3,414)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    686437015143
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass70,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    397510524105
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres wear

  16. Fail70,213 miles (+4,103)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    158810824115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres wear
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wear

  17. Pass66,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    268055053150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,110 miles (+5,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    678375553166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass60,946 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    915802822142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    528001841119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,335 miles (+3,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    657541841108
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass53,630 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    691625530162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,282 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    260432629189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,277 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    794227428106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,348 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    272528227427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,132 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    252442026416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    730642295136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 HMB

Does S800 HMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S800 HMB expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S800 HMB?
The MOT on S800 HMB expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S800 HMB done?
S800 HMB was recorded at 97,674 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has S800 HMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 HMB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S800 HMB 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 S800 HMB find?
S800 HMB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underbody corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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