BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
S81 LKNMOT history
S81 LKN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,043 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 LKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 LKN was last recorded at 98,043 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,042 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,043 miles
- 2024 – 96,528 miles
- 2023 – 95,985 miles
- 2022 – 95,442 miles
- 2021 – 93,304 miles
- 2020 – 90,962 miles
- 2019 – 88,697 miles
- 2018 – 85,629 miles
- 2017 – 83,455 miles
- 2016 – 80,656 miles
- 2015 – 77,474 miles
- 2014 – 75,126 miles
- 2013 – 72,109 miles
- 2012 – 68,142 miles
- 2011 – 65,394 miles
- 2010 – 62,792 miles
- 2009 – 60,567 miles
- 2008 – 56,739 miles
- 2007 – 53,558 miles
- 2006 – 49,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,043 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 front lower arm rearmost bushes worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,043 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,043 miles
- Test number
- 811839282684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,042 miles (+1,514)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,042 miles
- Test number
- 593721994588
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rearmost bushes worn
Pass96,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 96,528 miles
- Test number
- 690869382456
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rearmost bushes worn
Fail96,527 miles (+542)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,527 miles
- Test number
- 631010648182
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rearmost bushes worn
Pass95,985 miles (+543)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 95,985 miles
- Test number
- 784982422103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,442 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 95,442 miles
- Test number
- 880282146012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,304 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,304 miles
- Test number
- 214478550138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,962 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 90,962 miles
- Test number
- 691770893042
- AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
Pass88,697 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,697 miles
- Test number
- 631447846379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/60/15
Pass85,629 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 85,629 miles
- Test number
- 449834119108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge 205/60/15
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,455 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 83,455 miles
- Test number
- 834211881248
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Pass80,656 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,656 miles
- Test number
- 177888240294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,654 miles (+3,180)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,654 miles
- Test number
- 458824008384
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass77,474 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,474 miles
- Test number
- 359352313648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass75,126 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,126 miles
- Test number
- 345999524303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,109 miles (+3,967)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,109 miles
- Test number
- 525709523341
- NoteEhaust heat shield not secure
Pass68,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 68,142 miles
- Test number
- 819778222383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,142 miles (+2,748)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,142 miles
- Test number
- 595198422364
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,394 miles (+2,602)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 65,394 miles
- Test number
- 485005421463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,792 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 62,792 miles
- Test number
- 552341920335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,567 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 60,567 miles
- Test number
- 972823019333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,739 miles (+3,181)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 56,739 miles
- Test number
- 814200038392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,558 miles (+3,918)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,558 miles
- Test number
- 110314527394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,640 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,640 miles
- Test number
- 370104036312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,637 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,637 miles
- Test number
- 741787626378
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S81 LKN
- Does S81 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 LKN is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S81 LKN?
- The MOT on S81 LKN is valid until 29 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 LKN done?
- S81 LKN was recorded at 98,043 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
- Has S81 LKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 LKN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S81 LKN 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 LKN find?
- S81 LKN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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