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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S86 EUMMOT history

S86 EUM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

S86 EUM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
38,584 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 EUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 EUM was last recorded at 38,584 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,480 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
1,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 38,584 miles
  • 2022 – 37,480 miles
  • 2021 – 32,565 miles
  • 2013 – 31,932 miles
  • 2012 – 30,198 miles
  • 2011 – 28,118 miles
  • 2010 – 25,429 miles
  • 2009 – 23,535 miles
  • 2008 – 21,039 miles
  • 2007 – 18,748 miles
  • 2006 – 16,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,584 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre rubber mount broken (8.1.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play movement in rubber mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,584 miles (+1,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,584 miles
    Test number
    542065131294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre rubber mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,480 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,480 miles
    Test number
    291454930432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play movement in rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail37,466 miles (+4,901)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    788538626315
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play movement in rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working

  4. Pass32,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,565 miles
    Test number
    848910749747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,565 miles (+633)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,565 miles
    Test number
    350349360551
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass31,932 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,932 miles
    Test number
    265419823374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  7. Fail31,875 miles (+1,677)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    155335413394
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes split
    • NoteRear discs slighly scored

  8. Pass30,198 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    866117312375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass28,118 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,118 miles
    Test number
    929068211361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,429 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,429 miles
    Test number
    860082110330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,535 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,535 miles
    Test number
    934626119313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail23,518 miles (+2,479)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    424843219364
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass21,039 miles (+2,291)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    164739128353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm

  14. Pass18,748 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,748 miles
    Test number
    332160437328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    923900046346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,166 miles (+2,064)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    581949836380
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass14,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,102 miles
    Test number
    291575106093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,102 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,102 miles
    Test number
    784325706059
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S86 EUM

Does S86 EUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 EUM expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 EUM?
The MOT on S86 EUM expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 EUM done?
S86 EUM was recorded at 38,584 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
Has S86 EUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 EUM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S86 EUM 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 S86 EUM find?
S86 EUM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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