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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S808 MGMMOT history

S808 MGM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2023.

S808 MGM black 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 2024
Mileage
140,398 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S808 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S808 MGM was last recorded at 140,398 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2015: 136,923 miles, lower than 136,925 miles on 12 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,388 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,398 miles
  • 2021 – 138,522 miles
  • 2020 – 137,946 miles
  • 2015 – 136,923 miles
  • 2014 – 136,025 miles
  • 2013 – 132,920 miles
  • 2011 – 127,168 miles
  • 2008 – 122,080 miles
  • 2007 – 104,847 miles
  • 2006 – 84,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,398 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside front tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,398 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    931903984062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,388 miles (+1,866)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,388 miles
    Test number
    350861571853
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,522 miles (+576)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    820409037517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,946 miles (+1,023)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    137,946 miles
    Test number
    170199323063
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,923 miles (-2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,923 miles
    Test number
    344822909463
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking

  6. Fail136,925 miles (+900)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,925 miles
    Test number
    608303517511
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking

  7. Pass136,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    577980944229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,023 miles (+3,103)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,023 miles
    Test number
    499640544290
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass132,920 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,920 miles
    Test number
    176493053466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,168 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,168 miles
    Test number
    396655731403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,162 miles (+5,082)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,162 miles
    Test number
    737939821203
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNoise from front suspension

  12. Fail122,080 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,080 miles
    Test number
    341618048337
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Pass122,080 miles (+17,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    122,080 miles
    Test number
    904228548343
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass104,847 miles (+243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    493908347355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Fail104,604 miles (+20,150)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    803395547307
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass84,454 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    244446736330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    690838786043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,485 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    511108886055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about S808 MGM

Does S808 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S808 MGM expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S808 MGM?
The MOT on S808 MGM expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S808 MGM done?
S808 MGM was recorded at 140,398 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has S808 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S808 MGM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S808 MGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S808 MGM find?
S808 MGM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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