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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S808 ETEMOT history

S808 ETE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

S808 ETE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,507 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S808 ETE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S808 ETE was last recorded at 102,507 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,658 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
3,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,507 miles
  • 2025 – 100,658 miles
  • 2024 – 98,723 miles
  • 2023 – 94,576 miles
  • 2013 – 89,064 miles
  • 2012 – 83,431 miles
  • 2011 – 76,492 miles
  • 2010 – 67,053 miles
  • 2009 – 56,708 miles
  • 2008 – 49,949 miles
  • 2007 – 42,023 miles
  • 2006 – 38,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,507 miles
  • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced especially on sills near jacking points

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,507 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    497050667781
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced especially on sills near jacking points
  2. Pass100,658 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    358039713328
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
  3. Pass98,723 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,723 miles
    Test number
    441046359480
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, arches and sills
  4. Pass94,576 miles (+5,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    607838298597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas plastic covers covering sills
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, arches and sills
  5. Pass89,064 miles (+5,633)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    699342963256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside Parking Brake low effort
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Pass83,431 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    978483872242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting fractured
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Fail83,430 miles (+6,938)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    988283972235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting fractured
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass76,492 miles (+9,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    995791971201
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  9. Pass67,053 miles (+10,345)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    193816460299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMiddle section bracket broken
  10. Pass56,708 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    751117469269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,686 miles (+6,737)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    871484369235
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass49,949 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    392449968435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,023 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    363027967294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,486 miles
    Test number
    341772156415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S808 ETE

Does S808 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 ETE is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S808 ETE?
The MOT on S808 ETE is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S808 ETE done?
S808 ETE was recorded at 102,507 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
Has S808 ETE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S808 ETE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on S808 ETE 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 S808 ETE find?
S808 ETE passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced especially on sills near jacking points.

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