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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S84 DMRMOT history

S84 DMR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S84 DMR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,672 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S84 DMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S84 DMR was last recorded at 87,672 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,040 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
2,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,672 miles
  • 2024 – 87,040 miles
  • 2021 – 87,010 miles
  • 2020 – 86,628 miles
  • 2019 – 82,321 miles
  • 2018 – 78,756 miles
  • 2017 – 73,906 miles
  • 2016 – 68,421 miles
  • 2015 – 65,550 miles
  • 2014 – 62,500 miles
  • 2013 – 58,938 miles
  • 2012 – 55,745 miles
  • 2011 – 52,633 miles
  • 2010 – 49,080 miles
  • 2009 – 45,351 miles
  • 2008 – 41,783 miles
  • 2007 – 38,550 miles
  • 2006 – 35,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,672 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,672 miles (+632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    861267454364
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  2. Pass87,040 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    330488086732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door is rusty at the bottom
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front wing is rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame is rusty
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  3. Pass87,010 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    342175097336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,998 miles (+370)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    937309465185
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,628 miles (+4,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    561596686299
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,321 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    913715693879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    343730881193
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail78,756 miles (+4,850)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    198543198875
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass73,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    795158809709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail73,906 miles (+5,485)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    508448537718
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass68,421 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    152219295767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail68,419 miles (+2,869)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    249301535482
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass65,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    265241205294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail65,550 miles (+3,050)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    347041905409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass62,500 miles (+3,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    228145294421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,938 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    239623483134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,745 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,745 miles
    Test number
    786408792139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    908456601278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,633 miles (+3,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    755326601283
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  20. Pass49,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    350238100279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail49,080 miles (+3,729)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    992477200206
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,351 miles
    Test number
    290471209211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail45,351 miles (+3,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,351 miles
    Test number
    790551909229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass41,783 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    592890318203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,550 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    904004707272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    242039606240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S84 DMR

Does S84 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S84 DMR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S84 DMR?
The MOT on S84 DMR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S84 DMR done?
S84 DMR was recorded at 87,672 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,587 miles a year.
Has S84 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S84 DMR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S84 DMR 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 S84 DMR find?
S84 DMR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, and 2 more.

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