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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S809 EHCMOT history

S809 EHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

S809 EHC blue 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 9 Jun 2024
Mileage
157,000 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 EHC was last recorded at 157,000 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,893 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,000 miles
  • 2022 – 156,893 miles
  • 2021 – 153,251 miles
  • 2020 – 152,321 miles
  • 2019 – 152,012 miles
  • 2018 – 150,888 miles
  • 2017 – 148,248 miles
  • 2016 – 146,417 miles
  • 2015 – 137,138 miles
  • 2014 – 128,533 miles
  • 2013 – 120,696 miles
  • 2012 – 109,500 miles
  • 2011 – 100,202 miles
  • 2010 – 99,469 miles
  • 2009 – 88,543 miles
  • 2008 – 78,022 miles
  • 2007 – 67,229 miles
  • 2006 – 66,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,000 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,000 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,000 miles
    Test number
    342403656142
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,893 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,893 miles
    Test number
    863376630770
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail156,893 miles (+3,642)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,893 miles
    Test number
    523211315018
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,251 miles
    Test number
    101344383285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,251 miles (+930)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,251 miles
    Test number
    144331654258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))
  6. Pass152,321 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    338738473880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,012 miles (+1,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    788589603846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake need adjusting
  8. Pass150,888 miles (+2,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,888 miles
    Test number
    105535010613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass148,248 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    768851789867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,417 miles
    Test number
    883601282217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,417 miles (+9,279)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,417 miles
    Test number
    875947568258
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass137,138 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    415003235133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,533 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    959144534118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,696 miles (+11,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    635881823141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,500 miles (+9,298)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    628360012178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the outside
  16. Pass100,202 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    938659091033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,469 miles (+10,926)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    971643010160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,543 miles (+10,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    863928209191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass78,022 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    734019598020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,229 miles (+603)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    153036227010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brake pipes have surface corrosion
  21. Pass66,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    560093536032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S809 EHC

Does S809 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S809 EHC expired on 9 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S809 EHC?
The MOT on S809 EHC expired on 9 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S809 EHC done?
S809 EHC was recorded at 157,000 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has S809 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 EHC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S809 EHC 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 EHC find?
S809 EHC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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