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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

S80 ELJMOT history

S80 ELJ is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

S80 ELJ white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,976 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 ELJ was last recorded at 116,976 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,143 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,976 miles
  • 2022 – 116,143 miles
  • 2021 – 114,055 miles
  • 2020 – 111,854 miles
  • 2019 – 105,296 miles
  • 2018 – 100,486 miles
  • 2017 – 91,647 miles
  • 2016 – 80,757 miles
  • 2015 – 69,609 miles
  • 2014 – 53,710 miles
  • 2013 – 38,902 miles
  • 2012 – 31,119 miles
  • 2011 – 26,467 miles
  • 2010 – 20,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,976 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    732344316658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,143 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    272275524129
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  3. Fail116,134 miles (+2,079)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    107599456448
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  4. Pass114,055 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    780901229217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,854 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    866136723800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,296 miles (+4,810)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,296 miles
    Test number
    580028729218
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass100,486 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,486 miles
    Test number
    730816354081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,647 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    751329841127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges very low (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass80,757 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,757 miles
    Test number
    638534430008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,609 miles (+15,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,609 miles
    Test number
    288791715288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,710 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    299556904278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,658 miles (+13,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    576274274123
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass38,902 miles (+7,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    298963973178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass31,119 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    256484372432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,467 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    568981061163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,184 miles (+6,028)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    866684451198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass20,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,156 miles
    Test number
    423531960184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S80 ELJ

Does S80 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S80 ELJ expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S80 ELJ?
The MOT on S80 ELJ expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S80 ELJ done?
S80 ELJ was recorded at 116,976 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has S80 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 ELJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S80 ELJ 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 S80 ELJ find?
S80 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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