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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S820 BAXMOT history

S820 BAX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

S820 BAX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
197,748 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 BAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 BAX was last recorded at 197,748 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,052 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,696 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,748 miles
  • 2021 – 193,052 miles
  • 2020 – 188,602 miles
  • 2019 – 184,551 miles
  • 2018 – 181,183 miles
  • 2017 – 177,176 miles
  • 2016 – 175,841 miles
  • 2015 – 174,357 miles
  • 2014 – 171,019 miles
  • 2013 – 165,004 miles
  • 2012 – 157,894 miles
  • 2011 – 151,560 miles
  • 2010 – 141,871 miles
  • 2009 – 122,376 miles
  • 2008 – 104,591 miles
  • 2007 – 88,044 miles
  • 2006 – 72,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,748 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills have corrosion (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,748 miles (+4,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,748 miles
    Test number
    755258726904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    193,052 miles
    Test number
    697084398004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,052 miles (+4,450)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,052 miles
    Test number
    154830342123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass188,602 miles (+4,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,602 miles
    Test number
    265088137381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/jacking point have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,551 miles (+3,368)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,551 miles
    Test number
    939919720380
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll link bushes play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and pads getting thin
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding and flexi hoses splitting strong advise
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryJacking point areas on sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass181,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,183 miles
    Test number
    801916334337
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail181,183 miles (+4,007)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,183 miles
    Test number
    252379488349
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,176 miles
    Test number
    909417065133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail177,176 miles (+1,335)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,176 miles
    Test number
    354758740654
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass175,841 miles (+1,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    175,841 miles
    Test number
    524834010959
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail174,357 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,357 miles
    Test number
    267127775172
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass174,357 miles (+3,338)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    174,357 miles
    Test number
    426007675173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass171,019 miles (+6,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    589362294169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass165,004 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    165,004 miles
    Test number
    499166483181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,894 miles (+6,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,894 miles
    Test number
    809293992195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass151,560 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    151,560 miles
    Test number
    345510091101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,871 miles (+455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    141,871 miles
    Test number
    194711190173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly worn,ok at test.

  18. Fail141,416 miles (+19,040)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    410393780199
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly worn,ok at test.

  19. Pass122,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    122,376 miles
    Test number
    191671789108
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail122,372 miles (+17,781)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    272671889453
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass104,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    303586588132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,590 miles (+16,546)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,590 miles
    Test number
    612495588101
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,044 miles (+15,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    382416467146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    490504066105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 BAX

Does S820 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S820 BAX expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S820 BAX?
The MOT on S820 BAX expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S820 BAX done?
S820 BAX was recorded at 197,748 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has S820 BAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 BAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S820 BAX 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 S820 BAX find?
S820 BAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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