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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S85 UCVMOT history

S85 UCV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 274,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

S85 UCV green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
274,020 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 UCV
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 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 UCV was last recorded at 274,020 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,157 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,863 miles
Average per year
9,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 274,020 miles
  • 2021 – 271,157 miles
  • 2020 – 263,643 miles
  • 2019 – 258,990 miles
  • 2018 – 252,134 miles
  • 2017 – 248,665 miles
  • 2016 – 242,372 miles
  • 2015 – 238,417 miles
  • 2014 – 231,606 miles
  • 2013 – 225,622 miles
  • 2012 – 219,329 miles
  • 2011 – 210,745 miles
  • 2010 – 194,857 miles
  • 2009 – 171,865 miles
  • 2008 – 155,107 miles
  • 2007 – 140,601 miles
  • 2006 – 124,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    274,020 miles
    Test number
    906762121543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail274,020 miles (+2,863)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,020 miles
    Test number
    212513688820
    • 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))

  3. Pass271,157 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    271,157 miles
    Test number
    857450752991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail271,136 miles (+7,493)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,136 miles
    Test number
    191211191688
    • DangerousCentral Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass263,643 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    263,643 miles
    Test number
    619155578575
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear light lenses slightly damaged

  6. Pass258,990 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    258,990 miles
    Test number
    592716026765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail258,229 miles (+6,095)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,229 miles
    Test number
    377253713000
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass252,134 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    252,134 miles
    Test number
    977211661596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail252,083 miles (+3,418)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,083 miles
    Test number
    928495760273
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass248,665 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    248,665 miles
    Test number
    536415631918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail248,653 miles (+6,281)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,653 miles
    Test number
    931972184532
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass242,372 miles (+3,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    242,372 miles
    Test number
    655388251614
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail238,417 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,417 miles
    Test number
    457268685153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass238,417 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    238,417 miles
    Test number
    486178285104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass231,606 miles (+5,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    231,606 miles
    Test number
    635045094130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass225,622 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    225,622 miles
    Test number
    267433693137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass219,329 miles (+8,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    219,329 miles
    Test number
    637606812269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass210,745 miles (+15,888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    210,745 miles
    Test number
    829172191161
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass194,857 miles (+22,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    194,857 miles
    Test number
    363923090182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass171,865 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    171,865 miles
    Test number
    480825499197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail171,863 miles (+16,756)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,863 miles
    Test number
    194144199130
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass155,107 miles (+14,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    155,107 miles
    Test number
    834322398143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass140,601 miles (+344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    944381507227
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  24. Fail140,257 miles (+15,397)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    484703997199
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  25. Pass124,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    124,860 miles
    Test number
    250111606286
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail124,860 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,860 miles
    Test number
    802330006224
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S85 UCV

Does S85 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 UCV expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 UCV?
The MOT on S85 UCV expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 UCV done?
S85 UCV was recorded at 274,020 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 9,147 miles a year.
Has S85 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 UCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S85 UCV 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 UCV find?
S85 UCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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