BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S86 XOEMOT history

S86 XOE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

S86 XOE 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 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,079 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,096 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S86 XOE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S86 XOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 XOE was last recorded at 117,079 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2018: 104,194 miles, lower than 104,283 miles on 25 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,120 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
3,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,079 miles
  • 2023 – 115,120 miles
  • 2022 – 114,785 miles
  • 2021 – 112,364 miles
  • 2020 – 109,887 miles
  • 2019 – 107,123 miles
  • 2018 – 104,194 miles
  • 2017 – 104,283 miles
  • 2016 – 102,838 miles
  • 2015 – 101,548 miles
  • 2014 – 95,548 miles
  • 2013 – 93,672 miles
  • 2012 – 89,313 miles
  • 2011 – 81,441 miles
  • 2010 – 77,797 miles
  • 2009 – 74,626 miles
  • 2007 – 66,396 miles
  • 2006 – 60,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,079 miles
    Test number
    784609460011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,079 miles (+1,959)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,079 miles
    Test number
    510818972474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,120 miles (+51)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    530382496970
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,069 miles (+284)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    856654183064
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,785 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,785 miles
    Test number
    596523308500
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,765 miles (+2,401)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    639481420658
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,364 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    275546775442
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail112,364 miles (+2,477)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    356359356951
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass109,887 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    407541365373
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail109,887 miles (+2,764)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    355827496157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass107,123 miles (+2,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,123 miles
    Test number
    180807981556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,194 miles (-89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    589708021983
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass104,283 miles (+1,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    502531800808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass102,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    232425254331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail102,838 miles (+1,290)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    565655970736
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass101,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    109092715138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail101,548 miles (+6,000)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    307732815138
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass95,548 miles (+1,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    836328154028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass93,672 miles (+4,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    839324243017
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass89,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    278965152045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail89,313 miles (+7,872)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    185605152036
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass81,441 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    198867021466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass77,797 miles (+3,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    931312830046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass74,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    470302029036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    223855488070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,396 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    593039987052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    622920996021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S86 XOE

Does S86 XOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 XOE expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 XOE?
The MOT on S86 XOE expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 XOE done?
S86 XOE was recorded at 117,079 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 3,096 miles a year.
Has S86 XOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 XOE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S86 XOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 XOE find?
S86 XOE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns os; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S86 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.