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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S81 GROMOT history

S81 GRO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S81 GRO blue 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 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,700 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 GRO was last recorded at 88,700 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,548 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,700 miles
  • 2024 – 88,548 miles
  • 2023 – 87,618 miles
  • 2022 – 85,963 miles
  • 2021 – 84,305 miles
  • 2020 – 83,050 miles
  • 2019 – 80,680 miles
  • 2018 – 77,959 miles
  • 2017 – 74,941 miles
  • 2016 – 72,066 miles
  • 2015 – 69,279 miles
  • 2014 – 66,469 miles
  • 2013 – 63,482 miles
  • 2012 – 61,198 miles
  • 2011 – 57,500 miles
  • 2010 – 53,968 miles
  • 2009 – 50,204 miles
  • 2008 – 46,861 miles
  • 2007 – 43,302 miles
  • 2006 – 39,806 miles
  • 2005 – 32,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,700 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    155634405054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,548 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    947844397647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,618 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    784755388605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,963 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    359318498541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,305 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,305 miles
    Test number
    258830642235
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,265 miles (+1,215)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    903166078055
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,050 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,050 miles
    Test number
    828334343169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,034 miles (+2,354)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,034 miles
    Test number
    726278789657
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,680 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    153301052024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,959 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    274080255690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,941 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    211264321705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,921 miles (+2,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    978610930003
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass72,066 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    956710397623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,054 miles (+2,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    790518831374
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass69,279 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    666504889503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,469 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,469 miles
    Test number
    498680304473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,422 miles (+2,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    908354194229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass63,482 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    339504593210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,198 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    505813602365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,108 miles (+3,608)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    246364792249
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass57,500 miles (+3,532)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    786850391261
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  22. Pass53,968 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    751721290264
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail53,933 miles (+3,729)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    420692680289
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass50,204 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    412938989261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,861 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    572649298262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass43,302 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    701733497236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    422004886239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,806 miles (+7,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    384594986260
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass32,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    513724295200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,414 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    651434295267
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOfside rear park brake sounds rough wheel applied on roller brake tester,possible shoes worn low
    • NoteSlight play in sttering rack

Questions about S81 GRO

Does S81 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 GRO is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S81 GRO?
The MOT on S81 GRO is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 GRO done?
S81 GRO was recorded at 88,700 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has S81 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 GRO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S81 GRO 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 GRO find?
S81 GRO passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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