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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S87 MCFMOT history

S87 MCF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S87 MCF red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,295 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 MCF was last recorded at 103,295 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,005 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,295 miles
  • 2025 – 103,005 miles
  • 2023 – 102,661 miles
  • 2022 – 94,885 miles
  • 2021 – 94,725 miles
  • 2020 – 94,580 miles
  • 2019 – 93,267 miles
  • 2018 – 91,965 miles
  • 2017 – 88,329 miles
  • 2016 – 84,822 miles
  • 2015 – 84,330 miles
  • 2014 – 81,204 miles
  • 2013 – 76,815 miles
  • 2012 – 73,681 miles
  • 2011 – 71,668 miles
  • 2010 – 68,250 miles
  • 2008 – 62,678 miles
  • 2007 – 59,408 miles
  • 2006 – 54,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,295 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,295 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    497858234578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,005 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    944116120691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,661 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,661 miles
    Test number
    206203329968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,653 miles (+7,768)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    484698347243
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,885 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    902410393810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    402754308289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,725 miles (+145)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    491567719108
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,580 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,580 miles
    Test number
    130787155308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,267 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    324325324516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,965 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    789745901705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,329 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    599494501644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass84,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    257500773862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,820 miles (+490)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    160648808937
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to steering pump / power steering pump (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass84,330 miles (+3,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    801508383688
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass81,204 miles (+4,389)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,204 miles
    Test number
    257412514218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
  16. Pass76,815 miles (+3,134)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    635948213216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
  17. Pass73,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    159720402242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail73,681 miles (+2,013)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    928090102265
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass71,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    108947211283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail71,668 miles (+3,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    325537311215
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass68,250 miles (+5,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    271226420271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass62,678 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    203009918327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,408 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    141731137329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    843496926353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 MCF

Does S87 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 MCF is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 MCF?
The MOT on S87 MCF is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 MCF done?
S87 MCF was recorded at 103,295 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has S87 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 MCF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S87 MCF 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 MCF find?
S87 MCF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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