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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S820 EJKMOT history

S820 EJK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

S820 EJK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
124,792 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 EJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 EJK was last recorded at 124,792 miles on 19 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2022: 124,792 miles, lower than 127,236 miles on 19 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,236 miles · 19 Jul 2021
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,792 miles
  • 2021 – 127,236 miles
  • 2020 – 122,112 miles
  • 2018 – 118,886 miles
  • 2017 – 113,914 miles
  • 2016 – 109,664 miles
  • 2015 – 106,338 miles
  • 2014 – 102,655 miles
  • 2013 – 99,012 miles
  • 2011 – 91,915 miles
  • 2010 – 87,034 miles
  • 2009 – 82,538 miles
  • 2008 – 77,190 miles
  • 2007 – 71,758 miles
  • 2006 – 63,802 miles
  • 2005 – 57,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,792 miles
  • AdvisoryLOWERED SUSPENSION
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,792 miles (-2,444)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,792 miles
    Test number
    632996672820
    • AdvisoryLOWERED SUSPENSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass127,236 miles (+5,124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    122865635729
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,112 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    771506832812
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,886 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,886 miles
    Test number
    384010398109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,825 miles (+4,911)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    706730905115
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,914 miles (+4,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    339990594559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in light unit (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in light unit (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass109,664 miles (+3,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,664 miles
    Test number
    904604365302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass106,338 miles (+3,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    805548459293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass102,655 miles (+3,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    198112254308
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  10. Pass99,158 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    798204214061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,012 miles (+2,704)4 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    686350253356
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,308 miles (+4,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    906480113033
    • 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)

  13. Pass91,915 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    436567241479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront pads low

  14. Fail91,915 miles (+4,881)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    265727141339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront pads low

  15. Pass87,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    921846250304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,034 miles (+4,496)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    561035850368
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,538 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    351175259383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail82,538 miles (+5,348)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    772395659331
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass77,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    503033758329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,184 miles (+5,426)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    481203358428
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,758 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,758 miles
    Test number
    630832767345
    • NoteExhaust heat shield panel adrift

  22. Fail71,758 miles (+7,956)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,758 miles
    Test number
    283642667376
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield panel adrift
    • NoteNearside front flexible brake hose perished & now requires attension
    • NoteOffside & nearside parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced

  23. Pass63,802 miles (+6,279)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    954962766341
    • NoteN/s front anti roll link arm bush startig to break up
    • NoteO/s & n/s parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced
    • NoteO/s headlamp has poor beam pattern
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber weak
    • NoteO/s/f top suspension mounting breaking up

  24. Pass57,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    923073855390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 EJK

Does S820 EJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S820 EJK expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S820 EJK?
The MOT on S820 EJK expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S820 EJK done?
S820 EJK was recorded at 124,792 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has S820 EJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 EJK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S820 EJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S820 EJK find?
S820 EJK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: lowered suspension; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 4 more.

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