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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,800 cc

S87 AKPMOT history

S87 AKP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

S87 AKP 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 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
106,979 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 AKP was last recorded at 106,979 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,361 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,979 miles
  • 2023 – 106,361 miles
  • 2022 – 103,783 miles
  • 2021 – 102,978 miles
  • 2020 – 101,260 miles
  • 2018 – 99,363 miles
  • 2013 – 97,336 miles
  • 2012 – 95,018 miles
  • 2011 – 89,968 miles
  • 2010 – 86,647 miles
  • 2009 – 80,413 miles
  • 2008 – 76,853 miles
  • 2007 – 71,683 miles
  • 2006 – 68,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,979 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,979 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    348878193366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,361 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    245337657679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,352 miles (+2,569)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    863213650626
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,783 miles (+805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,783 miles
    Test number
    130003963353
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,978 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    271966731763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,260 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,260 miles
    Test number
    905233389811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,259 miles (+1,896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    110137943461
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,363 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    290124006053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,331 miles (+1,995)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    879312205157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and around the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear screen obscured.

  10. Fail97,336 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    196608523156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass97,336 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    347378323181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,018 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    798302432161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,968 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,968 miles
    Test number
    379005291066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,647 miles (+99)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    792856940071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail86,548 miles (+6,135)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    411129430072
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass80,413 miles (+85)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    433070939015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering uj

  17. Fail80,328 miles (+3,475)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    690359919038
    • DangerousBOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering uj

  18. Pass76,853 miles (+5,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    361079808062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass71,683 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    140031617441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass68,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    192077006013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S87 AKP

Does S87 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 AKP expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 AKP?
The MOT on S87 AKP expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 AKP done?
S87 AKP was recorded at 106,979 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has S87 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 AKP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S87 AKP 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 S87 AKP find?
S87 AKP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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