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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S81 CPDMOT history

S81 CPD is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S81 CPD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,384 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 CPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 CPD was last recorded at 65,384 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,717 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
1,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,384 miles
  • 2025 – 64,717 miles
  • 2023 – 59,589 miles
  • 2022 – 59,307 miles
  • 2021 – 59,039 miles
  • 2020 – 58,799 miles
  • 2019 – 58,333 miles
  • 2018 – 58,217 miles
  • 2010 – 57,720 miles
  • 2009 – 55,314 miles
  • 2008 – 51,687 miles
  • 2007 – 47,430 miles
  • 2006 – 41,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,384 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise surface rust on osf brake pipe advise replacement

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,384 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    809259416431
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface rust on osf brake pipe advise replacement
  2. Pass64,717 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    909995311831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,589 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    354217988935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,547 miles (+189)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    295458709326
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass59,358 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    331511180018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,307 miles (+268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,307 miles
    Test number
    224579133329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from power steering reservoir
  7. Pass59,039 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    494635263208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,799 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    587316451017
    • AdvisoryGearbox pipes leaking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump leaking
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  9. Pass58,333 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    152773109476
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass58,217 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    678533857152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,720 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    570009620391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,674 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    234501340006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,314 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    280118679024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,687 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    790145588052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,430 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    672776887053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    752559876082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 CPD

Does S81 CPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 CPD is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 CPD?
The MOT on S81 CPD is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 CPD done?
S81 CPD was recorded at 65,384 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,177 miles a year.
Has S81 CPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 CPD has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S81 CPD 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 S81 CPD find?
S81 CPD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: advise surface rust on osf brake pipe advise replacement.

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