BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
S88 BTGMOT history
S88 BTG is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 208,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 208,784 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 BTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 BTG was last recorded at 208,784 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2014: 96,777 miles, lower than 153,966 miles on 1 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 206,401 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,383 miles
- Average per year
- 7,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,784 miles
- 2025 – 206,401 miles
- 2024 – 200,722 miles
- 2023 – 199,631 miles
- 2022 – 196,631 miles
- 2021 – 193,951 miles
- 2020 – 188,762 miles
- 2019 – 181,095 miles
- 2018 – 173,652 miles
- 2017 – 168,646 miles
- 2016 – 163,952 miles
- 2015 – 159,085 miles
- 2014 – 96,777 miles
- 2012 – 148,701 miles
- 2011 – 131,935 miles
- 2010 – 120,267 miles
- 2009 – 101,709 miles
- 2008 – 96,293 miles
- 2007 – 88,842 miles
- 2006 – 76,298 miles
- 2005 – 60,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,784 miles
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,784 miles (+2,383)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 208,784 miles
- Test number
- 423725762107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,401 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 206,401 miles
- Test number
- 751202918591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,853 miles (+3,131)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 203,853 miles
- Test number
- 520962807483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,722 miles (+1,091)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 200,722 miles
- Test number
- 775168033693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,631 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 199,631 miles
- Test number
- 547937174614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,631 miles (+2,680)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,631 miles
- Test number
- 427210874980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,951 miles (+5,189)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 193,951 miles
- Test number
- 889855647000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,762 miles (+7,667)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 188,762 miles
- Test number
- 408674741818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,095 miles
- Test number
- 341329099835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,095 miles (+7,443)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,095 miles
- Test number
- 121433484936
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass173,652 miles (+21)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 173,652 miles
- Test number
- 202829101177
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail173,631 miles (+4,985)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,631 miles
- Test number
- 481792890338
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure main beam bulb (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear both under car sills corroding
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil light on intermittently
- AdvisoryFull length plastic sill covers fitted
Pass168,646 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 168,646 miles
- Test number
- 906988624440
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak Inc. amber warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail168,646 miles (+4,694)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,646 miles
- Test number
- 375821579465
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak Inc. amber warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass163,952 miles (+82)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 163,952 miles
- Test number
- 769319871496
- AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryLower radiator section excessively swollen
- AdvisorySlight corrosion at offside and nearside outer sill sections
- AdvisoryStonechip damage to windscreen
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks around engine and gearbox
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish
Fail163,870 miles (+4,785)8 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,870 miles
- Test number
- 709657442985
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on tread and cracking
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryLower radiator section excessively swollen
- AdvisorySlight corrosion at offside and nearside outer sill sections
- AdvisoryStonechip damage to windscreen
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks around engine and gearbox
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish
Pass159,085 miles (+2)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 159,085 miles
- Test number
- 597868925160
- NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
- NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly buckled
- NotePark brake out of adjustment
- NoteRadiator core swollen and in poor condition
- NoteStonechip damage to windscreen
- NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and gearbox
- NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to perish
Fail159,083 miles (+62,306)5 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,083 miles
- Test number
- 127547525123
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
- NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly buckled
- NotePark brake out of adjustment
- NoteRadiator core swollen and in poor condition
- NoteStonechip damage to windscreen
- NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and gearbox
- NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to perish
Pass96,777 miles (-57,189)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 96,777 miles
- Test number
- 816788324104
- NoteHandbrake travel high
Fail153,966 miles (+5,265)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,966 miles
- Test number
- 567351094066
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,701 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 148,701 miles
- Test number
- 448129832463
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail148,701 miles (+16,766)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,701 miles
- Test number
- 685449832366
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,935 miles (+11,668)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 131,935 miles
- Test number
- 776719551228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside rear tyre soft
Pass120,267 miles (+18,558)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 120,267 miles
- Test number
- 711544440237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,709 miles (+5,416)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 101,709 miles
- Test number
- 771234829274
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads just above legal limit
- NoteFront brake pads worn to legal limit
Pass96,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 96,293 miles
- Test number
- 650354528200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,293 miles (+7,451)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,293 miles
- Test number
- 723454428298
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass88,842 miles (+12,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 88,842 miles
- Test number
- 723302637216
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass76,298 miles (+15,861)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 76,298 miles
- Test number
- 821444536230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 60,437 miles
- Test number
- 673463645224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S88 BTG
- Does S88 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BTG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 BTG?
- The MOT on S88 BTG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S88 BTG done?
- S88 BTG was recorded at 208,784 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
- Has S88 BTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 BTG has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on S88 BTG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S88 BTG find?
- S88 BTG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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