
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
S88 GSCMOT history
S88 GSC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 143,024 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 GSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 GSC was last recorded at 143,024 miles on 1 May 2026, 12,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,607 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,417 miles
- Average per year
- 8,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,024 miles
- 2025 – 130,607 miles
- 2024 – 116,996 miles
- 2023 – 100,115 miles
- 2022 – 90,479 miles
- 2021 – 82,111 miles
- 2020 – 70,914 miles
- 2019 – 56,634 miles
- 2018 – 51,165 miles
- 2017 – 46,101 miles
- 2016 – 38,431 miles
- 2015 – 35,636 miles
- 2014 – 30,451 miles
- 2013 – 24,257 miles
- 2012 – 19,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,024 miles (+12,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 143,024 miles
- Test number
- 454426935998
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,607 miles (+13,611)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 130,607 miles
- Test number
- 964119651611
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in rack end
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,996 miles (+16,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 116,996 miles
- Test number
- 543220259031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,115 miles (+9,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 100,115 miles
- Test number
- 921993315666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,479 miles (+8,368)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 90,479 miles
- Test number
- 217554794235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,111 miles
- Test number
- 227317075781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,111 miles (+2,168)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,111 miles
- Test number
- 746327390223
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,943 miles
- Test number
- 897124257311
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,943 miles (+9,029)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,943 miles
- Test number
- 236926023081
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,914 miles (+14,280)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,914 miles
- Test number
- 850677505610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,634 miles (+5,469)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 56,634 miles
- Test number
- 243886993316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,165 miles (+5,064)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 51,165 miles
- Test number
- 199996860023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,101 miles (+7,670)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 46,101 miles
- Test number
- 228108546686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,431 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 38,431 miles
- Test number
- 105837388386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,636 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,636 miles
- Test number
- 458918165157
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/R O/S/R Tyres Worn on Inside Edges
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,636 miles (+5,185)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 35,636 miles
- Test number
- 516738565163
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/R O/S/R Tyres Worn on Inside Edges
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,451 miles (+6,194)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 30,451 miles
- Test number
- 359192664173
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,257 miles (+4,556)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,257 miles
- Test number
- 259312783152
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,701 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,701 miles
- Test number
- 858416762102
- NoteLow emitter
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Questions about S88 GSC
- Does S88 GSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 GSC is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 GSC?
- The MOT on S88 GSC is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S88 GSC done?
- S88 GSC was recorded at 143,024 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,886 miles a year.
- Has S88 GSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 GSC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S88 GSC 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 S88 GSC find?
- S88 GSC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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