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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S809 CDVMOT history

S809 CDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 52,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S809 CDV green 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,697 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 CDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 CDV was last recorded at 52,697 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,677 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,020 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,697 miles
  • 2025 – 47,677 miles
  • 2024 – 37,834 miles
  • 2023 – 34,643 miles
  • 2022 – 34,469 miles
  • 2021 – 34,064 miles
  • 2020 – 33,530 miles
  • 2019 – 33,135 miles
  • 2018 – 32,566 miles
  • 2017 – 31,403 miles
  • 2016 – 30,352 miles
  • 2015 – 29,319 miles
  • 2014 – 28,016 miles
  • 2013 – 26,625 miles
  • 2012 – 25,747 miles
  • 2011 – 25,119 miles
  • 2010 – 24,754 miles
  • 2009 – 24,062 miles
  • 2008 – 22,864 miles
  • 2007 – 21,512 miles
  • 2006 – 19,885 miles
  • 2005 – 18,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,697 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,697 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    842461186286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass47,677 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    639544132281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,659 miles (+9,825)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    729408797243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass37,834 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    395674845311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,643 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    458351616456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass34,469 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,469 miles
    Test number
    290895753495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail34,468 miles (+404)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    384417792805
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass34,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    327550999094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail34,064 miles (+534)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    968884775714
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,530 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    614394485934
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing

  11. Pass33,135 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    208027578951
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass32,566 miles (+1,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    865612235613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass31,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    126282630062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,403 miles (+1,051)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    308939760357
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass30,352 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    747274302648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass29,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    469130803305
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail29,319 miles (+1,303)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    313719612274
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass28,016 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,016 miles
    Test number
    498383284113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail27,939 miles (+1,314)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    116154774132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass26,625 miles (+878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    169463283169
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass25,747 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,747 miles
    Test number
    916114082170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail25,119 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    238195791434
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass25,119 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    979275691184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,754 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,754 miles
    Test number
    103792080109
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass24,754 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,754 miles
    Test number
    110422380108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    350638589113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,062 miles (+1,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    732758489113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass22,864 miles (+1,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    843248898116
    • NoteSlight perishing of front tyres

  29. Pass21,512 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    603411807291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,885 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,885 miles
    Test number
    374306286120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    104187305296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail18,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    643147605246
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Questions about S809 CDV

Does S809 CDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S809 CDV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S809 CDV?
The MOT on S809 CDV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S809 CDV done?
S809 CDV was recorded at 52,697 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has S809 CDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 CDV has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S809 CDV 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 S809 CDV find?
S809 CDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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