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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S85 FYGMOT history

S85 FYG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

S85 FYG green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,903 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 FYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 FYG was last recorded at 116,903 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,899 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,903 miles
  • 2024 – 110,910 miles
  • 2023 – 102,837 miles
  • 2022 – 91,804 miles
  • 2020 – 82,270 miles
  • 2019 – 74,049 miles
  • 2018 – 66,189 miles
  • 2016 – 62,048 miles
  • 2015 – 47,949 miles
  • 2014 – 43,850 miles
  • 2012 – 42,987 miles
  • 2011 – 41,410 miles
  • 2010 – 37,970 miles
  • 2009 – 34,446 miles
  • 2008 – 33,352 miles
  • 2007 – 32,622 miles
  • 2006 – 31,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around the tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,903 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    128751357029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail116,899 miles (+9)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    298723091821
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,890 miles (+5,980)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    659475011587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded not in prescribed area time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    678475004566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail110,910 miles (+8,073)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    891354404796
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective too bright (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass102,837 miles (+11,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    157132008957
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass91,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    308739917472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail91,804 miles (+9,534)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    893185699169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass82,270 miles (+8,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    488312177720
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear under body and susp components corroded

  10. Pass74,049 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    978268217945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    391559606615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around the tank (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail66,189 miles (+4,141)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    576279096252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around the tank (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass62,048 miles (+14,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    249928803160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,949 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    419021055007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,850 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    256906834074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    298578882034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail42,987 miles (+1,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    515438882068
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass41,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    299604281050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,410 miles (+3,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    949464381084
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass37,970 miles (+3,524)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    713320190006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAccident damage offside front wing
    • NoteOffside front sil corroded
    • NoteRear shock absorber top mountins worn

  21. Pass34,446 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    794617129101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses wipers smearing

  22. Fail34,446 miles (+1,094)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    561056929139
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses wipers smearing

  23. Pass33,352 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    314318928162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and rear discoloured
    • NoteWipers smearing

  24. Fail33,352 miles (+730)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    993498128120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and rear discoloured
    • NoteWipers smearing

  25. Pass32,622 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    523084727169
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass31,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    973208036172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,560 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    583856636190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S85 FYG

Does S85 FYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 FYG expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 FYG?
The MOT on S85 FYG expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 FYG done?
S85 FYG was recorded at 116,903 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 4,409 miles a year.
Has S85 FYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 FYG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 FYG 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 S85 FYG find?
S85 FYG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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