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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S80 SPEMOT history

S80 SPE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

S80 SPE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
139,685 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 SPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 SPE was last recorded at 139,685 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,970 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
715 miles
Average per year
6,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,685 miles
  • 2023 – 138,970 miles
  • 2021 – 136,704 miles
  • 2020 – 134,313 miles
  • 2019 – 133,903 miles
  • 2017 – 125,861 miles
  • 2016 – 117,535 miles
  • 2015 – 108,072 miles
  • 2014 – 96,195 miles
  • 2013 – 85,978 miles
  • 2012 – 75,565 miles
  • 2011 – 67,199 miles
  • 2010 – 56,652 miles
  • 2009 – 44,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,685 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,685 miles
    Test number
    289253220948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail139,685 miles (+715)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,685 miles
    Test number
    454550666641
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass138,970 miles (+2,266)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,970 miles
    Test number
    234991716796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass136,704 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,704 miles
    Test number
    967748764992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,691 miles (+2,378)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    754599678868
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    134,313 miles
    Test number
    383489561324
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has misfire
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flshing
    • AdvisoryTpms light shows fault

  7. Fail134,313 miles (+410)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,313 miles
    Test number
    850832767886
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel besrings not tested due to brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear wire not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated gone blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has misfire
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flshing
    • AdvisoryTpms light shows fault

  8. Pass133,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,903 miles
    Test number
    748133670636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,903 miles (+8,042)5 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,903 miles
    Test number
    415624981123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    836612601445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail125,861 miles (+8,326)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    179711778688
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass117,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,535 miles
    Test number
    544705037607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,534 miles (+9,462)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    434970722145
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass108,072 miles (+11,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,072 miles
    Test number
    158214635133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,195 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    356449404142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail96,195 miles (+10,217)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    256229504401
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass85,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    538515513158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,978 miles (+10,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    345435813183
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass75,565 miles (+239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    119224702169
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  20. Fail75,326 miles (+8,127)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    297457092023
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  21. Pass67,199 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    999771191076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,188 miles (+10,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    157320591041
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass56,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,652 miles
    Test number
    131301790458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,652 miles (+12,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,652 miles
    Test number
    313219880029
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    561481999019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S80 SPE

Does S80 SPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S80 SPE expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S80 SPE?
The MOT on S80 SPE expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S80 SPE done?
S80 SPE was recorded at 139,685 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 6,457 miles a year.
Has S80 SPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 SPE has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S80 SPE 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 SPE find?
S80 SPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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