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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S88 HRMMOT history

S88 HRM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S88 HRM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,608 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 HRM was last recorded at 106,608 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,594 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,608 miles
  • 2024 – 106,594 miles
  • 2022 – 105,747 miles
  • 2021 – 104,809 miles
  • 2020 – 104,607 miles
  • 2019 – 104,243 miles
  • 2018 – 102,327 miles
  • 2017 – 101,340 miles
  • 2016 – 99,199 miles
  • 2015 – 94,807 miles
  • 2014 – 87,987 miles
  • 2013 – 81,399 miles
  • 2012 – 75,111 miles
  • 2011 – 69,334 miles
  • 2010 – 62,056 miles
  • 2009 – 57,248 miles
  • 2008 – 54,530 miles
  • 2007 – 47,077 miles
  • 2006 – 43,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,608 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,608 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    512114019217
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass106,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    185465540053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,594 miles (+847)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    703873462648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,747 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    493708885554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,809 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    649552194764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,607 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    995788581958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,243 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,243 miles
    Test number
    511539638034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    684731175721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,327 miles (+987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    947531923304
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  10. Pass101,340 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    913467909396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,286 miles (+2,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    897487721931
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    601422131686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,199 miles (+4,392)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    687714934122
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush large rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush large rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass94,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    900862941973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail94,807 miles (+6,820)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    356643576908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    768645614359
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail87,987 miles (+6,588)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    218194914304
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass81,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    468607313437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail81,399 miles (+6,288)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    796817713359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass75,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    286367912383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,111 miles (+5,777)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    326487712307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass69,334 miles (+7,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    847168821357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    452153920481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,056 miles (+4,808)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    612743120350
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,248 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,248 miles
    Test number
    843715529309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass54,530 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    670942228338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,077 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    912339877043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,073 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    753651656066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,070 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    124870046002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about S88 HRM

Does S88 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 HRM is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 HRM?
The MOT on S88 HRM is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 HRM done?
S88 HRM was recorded at 106,608 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has S88 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 HRM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 HRM 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 HRM find?
S88 HRM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake lever pivots slightly worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; oil leak, but not excessive from engine, and 3 more.

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