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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S86 KYYMOT history

S86 KYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

S86 KYY blue 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 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
157,858 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 KYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 KYY was last recorded at 157,858 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,754 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,858 miles
  • 2023 – 156,754 miles
  • 2019 – 156,045 miles
  • 2018 – 152,144 miles
  • 2017 – 138,697 miles
  • 2016 – 132,513 miles
  • 2015 – 127,844 miles
  • 2014 – 124,540 miles
  • 2013 – 120,463 miles
  • 2012 – 115,803 miles
  • 2011 – 110,528 miles
  • 2010 – 102,768 miles
  • 2009 – 96,106 miles
  • 2008 – 90,760 miles
  • 2007 – 86,534 miles
  • 2006 – 79,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,858 miles (+1,104)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,858 miles
    Test number
    738226073631
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass156,754 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    883606549771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,754 miles (+709)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    438211633593
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,045 miles (+3,901)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,045 miles
    Test number
    447192731239
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and mounting have slight corrosion

  5. Pass152,144 miles (+13,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,144 miles
    Test number
    830892672656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass138,697 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    824990360151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,497 miles (+5,984)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,497 miles
    Test number
    784583025004
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass132,513 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    244837810814
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLip on rear brake discs

  9. Fail132,512 miles (+4,668)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    604211286691
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLip on rear brake discs

  10. Pass127,844 miles (+3,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,844 miles
    Test number
    419139615144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass124,540 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    135261424183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail124,540 miles (+4,077)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    257835114495
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass120,463 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    405446643064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,803 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    878304432067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear inner sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  15. Fail115,803 miles (+5,275)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    206233132088
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeat shield loose above exhaust
    • NoteRear inner sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  16. Pass110,528 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    749817421043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNsr shock shroud insecure
    • NoteRear no plate faded
    • NoteSlight weep to power stering

  17. Fail110,528 miles (+7,760)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    647017021095
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNsr shock shroud insecure
    • NoteRear no plate faded
    • NoteSlight weep to power stering

  18. Pass102,768 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    753741220009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOs washer jet partialy blocked
    • NoteRear no plate faded

  19. Fail102,768 miles (+6,662)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    254928010074
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOs washer jet partialy blocked
    • NoteRear no plate faded

  20. Pass96,106 miles (+5,346)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    122463119029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and close to limit
    • NoteBoth headlamps on lower limit
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  21. Pass90,760 miles (+4,226)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    680561628019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass86,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,534 miles
    Test number
    463943047093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,534 miles (+7,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,534 miles
    Test number
    271403947083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    982737036041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S86 KYY

Does S86 KYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 KYY expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 KYY?
The MOT on S86 KYY expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 KYY done?
S86 KYY was recorded at 157,858 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has S86 KYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 KYY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S86 KYY 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 KYY find?
S86 KYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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