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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S88 UBOMOT history

S88 UBO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S88 UBO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,374 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 UBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 UBO was last recorded at 107,374 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2008: 35,615 miles, lower than 36,646 miles on 4 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,372 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,374 miles
  • 2025 – 106,974 miles
  • 2023 – 106,944 miles
  • 2022 – 105,400 miles
  • 2021 – 102,779 miles
  • 2020 – 100,134 miles
  • 2019 – 97,186 miles
  • 2018 – 93,348 miles
  • 2017 – 88,611 miles
  • 2016 – 83,930 miles
  • 2015 – 78,295 miles
  • 2014 – 72,678 miles
  • 2013 – 66,897 miles
  • 2012 – 61,670 miles
  • 2011 – 56,159 miles
  • 2010 – 51,373 miles
  • 2009 – 44,580 miles
  • 2008 – 35,615 miles
  • 2007 – 30,048 miles
  • 2006 – 27,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,374 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,374 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,374 miles
    Test number
    718808604004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,372 miles (+398)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    922661163758
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

  3. Pass106,974 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,974 miles
    Test number
    114075179250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pump slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail106,967 miles (+4)1 dangerous15 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    230172013566
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pump slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Fail106,963 miles (+19)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    118467234552
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,944 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    717120960175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,923 miles (+1,523)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,923 miles
    Test number
    397518159925
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank

  8. Pass105,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    352810357059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,400 miles (+2,621)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    414079345913
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass102,779 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    449327976557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail102,779 miles (+2,645)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    707826632810
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,134 miles (+2,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    779033326228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass97,186 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    630308536486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    570393760079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,348 miles (+4,737)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    397386072317
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass88,611 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    475985562092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,608 miles (+4,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    315888667163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass83,930 miles (+5,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    616049815291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass78,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    809188505253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail78,295 miles (+5,617)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    235572505242
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass72,678 miles (+5,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    578593804261
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    358545583118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    185493983172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,670 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    115906402211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass56,159 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,159 miles
    Test number
    516094311259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth n/s jacking points missing

  26. Fail56,154 miles (+4,781)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    397210111401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth n/s jacking points missing

  27. Pass51,373 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    722898550228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,954 miles (+6,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    641401950196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass44,580 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    203729539415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    542300848116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,615 miles (-1,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    440227238147
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass36,646 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    190754168018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass30,048 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    534447467082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass27,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    103896186187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 UBO

Does S88 UBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 UBO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 UBO?
The MOT on S88 UBO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 UBO done?
S88 UBO was recorded at 107,374 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,076 miles a year.
Has S88 UBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 UBO has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 UBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S88 UBO find?
S88 UBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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