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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S85 HWHMOT history

S85 HWH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S85 HWH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,389 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 HWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 HWH was last recorded at 101,389 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,042 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,347 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,389 miles
  • 2024 – 98,625 miles
  • 2023 – 97,145 miles
  • 2022 – 95,679 miles
  • 2021 – 94,744 miles
  • 2020 – 94,056 miles
  • 2019 – 92,129 miles
  • 2018 – 90,176 miles
  • 2017 – 87,670 miles
  • 2016 – 85,547 miles
  • 2015 – 82,869 miles
  • 2014 – 80,248 miles
  • 2012 – 76,882 miles
  • 2011 – 69,885 miles
  • 2009 – 66,806 miles
  • 2008 – 63,651 miles
  • 2007 – 59,895 miles
  • 2005 – 57,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,389 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,389 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    779960122960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    603410482444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail100,042 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    108845103536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe let go on test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass98,625 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    850777879707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,145 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    903795085770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass95,679 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    223694738491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,744 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,744 miles
    Test number
    235446398004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass94,056 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    273435029258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    183411509842
    • AdvisoryOffside sil corroding
  10. Fail92,129 miles (+1,953)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    154304955901
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sil corroding
  11. Pass90,176 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,176 miles
    Test number
    500586783123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,670 miles (+2,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    846448746391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass85,547 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    755774176399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass82,869 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    146657605459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,248 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    298177204060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,882 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    837739842371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,989 miles (+4,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    116226202008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded badly but not broken
  18. Pass69,885 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    445786701017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,806 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    413133959424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    162097158302
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass63,651 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    211017758301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,630 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    100411718054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,895 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    221895107087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    971365025356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 HWH

Does S85 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 HWH is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 HWH?
The MOT on S85 HWH is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 HWH done?
S85 HWH was recorded at 101,389 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has S85 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 HWH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 HWH 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 HWH find?
S85 HWH passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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