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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S85 NGMMOT history

S85 NGM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S85 NGM green 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,865 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 NGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 NGM was last recorded at 92,865 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,543 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,322 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,865 miles
  • 2025 – 90,543 miles
  • 2024 – 89,504 miles
  • 2023 – 87,936 miles
  • 2022 – 86,086 miles
  • 2021 – 84,596 miles
  • 2020 – 83,061 miles
  • 2019 – 80,493 miles
  • 2018 – 76,520 miles
  • 2017 – 72,954 miles
  • 2016 – 68,649 miles
  • 2015 – 64,234 miles
  • 2014 – 59,835 miles
  • 2013 – 55,477 miles
  • 2012 – 51,814 miles
  • 2011 – 47,423 miles
  • 2010 – 43,948 miles
  • 2009 – 40,797 miles
  • 2008 – 37,086 miles
  • 2007 – 33,372 miles
  • 2006 – 29,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,865 miles (+2,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    840094002102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,543 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    233587571168
    • 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))

  3. Fail90,541 miles (+1,037)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    551801211563
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass89,504 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    322053651106
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail89,502 miles (+1,566)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    224716823124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,936 miles (+1,850)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    292874834405
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,086 miles (+1,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    896181284447
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on the legal limit

  8. Pass84,596 miles (+1,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    713437802467
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass83,061 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    238666089897
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,493 miles (+3,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    534964213735
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass76,520 miles (+3,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,520 miles
    Test number
    305867203435
    • AdvisoryWater ingress into both headlamps

  12. Pass72,954 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    604754178596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySill covers and engine under trays fitted

  13. Fail72,948 miles (+4,299)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    553232800859
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySill covers and engine under trays fitted

  14. Pass68,649 miles (+4,415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    801273064784
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights have condensation in lens but not affecting headlight aim

  15. Pass64,234 miles (+4,399)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    418437905085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing the screen
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass59,835 miles (+4,358)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    268302824054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise- some condensation both headlamps

  17. Pass55,477 miles (+3,663)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    248139803053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,814 miles (+10)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    159389112418
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeavy wear to edges of nearside front tyre
    • NoteWater ingress to headlamps
    • NoteWear to edges of offside front tyre

  19. Fail51,804 miles (+4,381)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    337317012016
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeavy wear to edges of nearside front tyre
    • NoteWater ingress to headlamps
    • NoteWear to edges of offside front tyre

  20. Pass47,423 miles (+3,475)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    167507811460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

  21. Pass43,948 miles (+3,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    110940020483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass40,797 miles (+3,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    992179519080
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriated

  23. Pass37,086 miles (+3,714)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,086 miles
    Test number
    863796918074
    • NoteBoth headlamps condensated
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition

  24. Pass33,372 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    641052307039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly condensated not affecting beam immage
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  25. Fail33,372 miles (+4,113)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    964072307035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly condensated not affecting beam immage
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  26. Pass29,259 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    772043656000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition

Questions about S85 NGM

Does S85 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 NGM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 NGM?
The MOT on S85 NGM is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 NGM done?
S85 NGM was recorded at 92,865 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has S85 NGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 NGM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 NGM 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 NGM find?
S85 NGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded both rears, and 2 more.

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