BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
S820 ETEMOT history
S820 ETE is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 102,200 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S820 ETE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S820 ETE was last recorded at 102,200 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,751 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 449 miles
- Average per year
- 1,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,200 miles
- 2025 – 101,751 miles
- 2024 – 101,454 miles
- 2023 – 101,114 miles
- 2016 – 101,040 miles
- 2015 – 95,842 miles
- 2013 – 93,655 miles
- 2010 – 91,870 miles
- 2009 – 88,117 miles
- 2008 – 83,397 miles
- 2007 – 78,457 miles
- 2006 – 73,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,200 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside headlamp slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,200 miles (+449)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 102,200 miles
- Test number
- 916501520906
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,751 miles (+297)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,751 miles
- Test number
- 613535116829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,454 miles (+340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 101,454 miles
- Test number
- 188726319625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,114 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 101,114 miles
- Test number
- 189067933402
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail101,114 miles (+74)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,114 miles
- Test number
- 967687765858
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits reading 0.57% max 0.20% (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass101,040 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,040 miles
- Test number
- 166267553560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
Fail101,038 miles (+5,196)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,038 miles
- Test number
- 107464225702
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
Pass95,842 miles (+2,187)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,842 miles
- Test number
- 595217715121
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT
- NoteFRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED
- NoteFUEL TANK STRIPS CORRODED
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,655 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 93,655 miles
- Test number
- 746378803365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,633 miles (+1,763)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,633 miles
- Test number
- 218774593295
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass91,870 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 91,870 miles
- Test number
- 382459610172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail91,870 miles (+3,753)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,870 miles
- Test number
- 163477810100
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass88,117 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,117 miles
- Test number
- 113410899190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,117 miles (+4,720)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,117 miles
- Test number
- 120770399178
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,397 miles (+4,940)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 83,397 miles
- Test number
- 140151878188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,457 miles (+4,583)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,457 miles
- Test number
- 270993677150
- NoteIndicators starting to show white light
- NoteRear discs starting to corrode
Pass73,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 73,874 miles
- Test number
- 671153776160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S820 ETE
- Does S820 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 ETE is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S820 ETE?
- The MOT on S820 ETE is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S820 ETE done?
- S820 ETE was recorded at 102,200 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,414 miles a year.
- Has S820 ETE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S820 ETE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on S820 ETE 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 ETE find?
- S820 ETE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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