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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S91 MRUMOT history

S91 MRU is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S91 MRU white 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,396 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S91 MRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S91 MRU was last recorded at 95,396 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,384 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,396 miles
  • 2024 – 91,552 miles
  • 2020 – 91,539 miles
  • 2019 – 91,531 miles
  • 2018 – 91,385 miles
  • 2017 – 91,259 miles
  • 2016 – 91,024 miles
  • 2015 – 88,920 miles
  • 2014 – 88,490 miles
  • 2013 – 88,172 miles
  • 2012 – 88,094 miles
  • 2011 – 87,899 miles
  • 2010 – 87,513 miles
  • 2009 – 80,400 miles
  • 2008 – 72,495 miles
  • 2007 – 66,075 miles
  • 2006 – 59,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,396 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    233942844355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail95,384 miles (+3,832)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    138804508425
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    953475148857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail91,552 miles (+13)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    986239149609
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,539 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    245899469866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,531 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,531 miles
    Test number
    252339713737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,385 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    614025297617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    726237737110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,259 miles (+235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    495558725785
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Pass91,024 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,024 miles
    Test number
    524215085042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,019 miles (+2,099)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    572819406745
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has sidewall wear
  12. Pass88,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    492285223984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,920 miles (+430)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    372434936463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass88,490 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    785304444230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,172 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    739192153228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,094 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    105890052251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    248081151206
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Fail87,899 miles (+386)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    726361151211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass87,513 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    261790650271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  20. Fail87,513 miles (+7,113)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    473260150213
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  21. Pass80,400 miles (+7,905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    912152959232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  22. Pass72,495 miles (+6,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    583344158287
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass66,075 miles (+6,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    523623347209
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass59,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,865 miles
    Test number
    692911496177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S91 MRU

Does S91 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S91 MRU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S91 MRU?
The MOT on S91 MRU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S91 MRU done?
S91 MRU was recorded at 95,396 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has S91 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S91 MRU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S91 MRU 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 S91 MRU find?
S91 MRU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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