BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S85 DGUMOT history
S85 DGU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 103,254 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,806 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S85 DGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S85 DGU was last recorded at 103,254 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Dec 2013: 32,094 miles, lower than 37,087 miles on 14 Dec 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,993 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,261 miles
- Average per year
- 4,806 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,254 miles
- 2024 – 97,993 miles
- 2023 – 89,935 miles
- 2022 – 86,169 miles
- 2021 – 76,914 miles
- 2020 – 74,656 miles
- 2019 – 71,090 miles
- 2018 – 65,134 miles
- 2017 – 58,028 miles
- 2016 – 46,763 miles
- 2014 – 39,596 miles
- 2013 – 32,094 miles
- 2012 – 28,148 miles
- 2011 – 20,872 miles
- 2010 – 7,459 miles
- 2009 – 7,315 miles
- 2007 – 6,853 miles
- 2006 – 6,480 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,254 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,254 miles (+5,261)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 103,254 miles
- Test number
- 326475549117
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass97,993 miles (+8,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,993 miles
- Test number
- 899498894886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,935 miles (+3,766)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,935 miles
- Test number
- 926274084462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,169 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 86,169 miles
- Test number
- 754080705657
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,169 miles (+9,255)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,169 miles
- Test number
- 673254891405
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 76,914 miles
- Test number
- 292842531497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,914 miles (+2,258)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,914 miles
- Test number
- 829314261912
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,656 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,656 miles
- Test number
- 889339115421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail74,656 miles (+3,566)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,656 miles
- Test number
- 745242173119
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,090 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,090 miles
- Test number
- 705481768828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail71,090 miles (+5,956)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,090 miles
- Test number
- 577466957981
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass65,134 miles (+7,106)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,134 miles
- Test number
- 445987008713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 58,028 miles
- Test number
- 478244830048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,028 miles (+11,265)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,028 miles
- Test number
- 568625987468
- FailureFront Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass46,763 miles (+7,167)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,763 miles
- Test number
- 195230960654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,596 miles (+7,502)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,596 miles
- Test number
- 179647834353
- NoteThe lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
- NoteThe n/s/f tyre is deteriorated and has a nail in it
- NoteThe o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge, the rear tyres are worn to 3.5mm
Pass32,094 miles (-4,993)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 32,094 miles
- Test number
- 316781653376
- NoteThe lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
- NoteThe n/s handbrake is very poor
Fail37,087 miles (+8,939)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,087 miles
- Test number
- 339838143347
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteThe lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
- NoteThe n/s handbrake is very poor
Pass28,148 miles (+7,276)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 28,148 miles
- Test number
- 669055942349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,872 miles (+13,413)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 20,872 miles
- Test number
- 936560241383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,459 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 7,459 miles
- Test number
- 951935860398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,315 miles (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 7,315 miles
- Test number
- 403674439266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,853 miles (+373)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 6,853 miles
- Test number
- 682011727266
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOffside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
Pass6,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 6,480 miles
- Test number
- 930334556222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S85 DGU
- Does S85 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 DGU is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S85 DGU?
- The MOT on S85 DGU is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S85 DGU done?
- S85 DGU was recorded at 103,254 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,806 miles a year.
- Has S85 DGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S85 DGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on S85 DGU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S85 DGU find?
- S85 DGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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