
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass103,295 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 103,295 miles
- Test number
- 497858234578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,005 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 103,005 miles
- Test number
- 944116120691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,661 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 102,661 miles
- Test number
- 206203329968
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass94,885 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 94,885 miles
- Test number
- 902410393810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,725 miles
- Test number
- 402754308289
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass94,580 miles (+1,313)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,580 miles
- Test number
- 130787155308
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass91,965 miles (+3,636)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 91,965 miles
- Test number
- 789745901705
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass84,822 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,822 miles
- Test number
- 257500773862
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass62,678 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 62,678 miles
- Test number
- 203009918327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,408 miles (+5,382)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 59,408 miles
- Test number
- 141731137329
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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