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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S92 FANMOT history

S92 FAN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 271,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

S92 FAN red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
271,861 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S92 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S92 FAN was last recorded at 271,861 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 18,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,704 miles · 21 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
18,157 miles
Average per year
11,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 271,861 miles
  • 2018 – 253,704 miles
  • 2017 – 239,475 miles
  • 2016 – 225,153 miles
  • 2015 – 209,810 miles
  • 2014 – 188,963 miles
  • 2013 – 162,752 miles
  • 2012 – 139,703 miles
  • 2011 – 114,874 miles
  • 2010 – 109,122 miles
  • 2009 – 102,114 miles
  • 2008 – 95,718 miles
  • 2007 – 85,941 miles
  • 2006 – 79,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust heat shields insecure

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Brake hoses slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f and o/s/r tyres on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,861 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    271,861 miles
    Test number
    554631181840
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail271,861 miles (+18,157)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,861 miles
    Test number
    837640644338
    • Repaired at testSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass253,704 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    253,704 miles
    Test number
    332338771270
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail253,160 miles (+13,685)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,160 miles
    Test number
    254476451718
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake effort slightly low
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySlight movement n/s/r lower suspension bush

  5. Pass239,475 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    239,475 miles
    Test number
    307926905539
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  6. Fail239,473 miles (+14,320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,473 miles
    Test number
    269925776092
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  7. Pass225,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    225,153 miles
    Test number
    613421017706
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r tyres on legal limit

  8. Fail225,153 miles (+15,343)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,153 miles
    Test number
    233486582287
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r tyres on legal limit

  9. Pass209,810 miles (+20,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    209,810 miles
    Test number
    299347812694
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings rattling
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySlight play both front bottom ball joints (floating type)

  10. Pass188,963 miles (+26,211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    188,963 miles
    Test number
    645960834326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,752 miles (+877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    162,752 miles
    Test number
    467909613401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail161,875 miles (+22,172)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,875 miles
    Test number
    499668503372
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass139,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    468954622323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail139,701 miles (+24,827)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,701 miles
    Test number
    859094822377
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass114,874 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    999012531368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    372972900333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail109,121 miles (+7,007)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    322962700357
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass102,114 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    361753699254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,718 miles (+9,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    974202208310
    • 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)

  20. Pass85,941 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    353945897229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,348 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    611066406363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,341 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    172291606369
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S92 FAN

Does S92 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S92 FAN expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S92 FAN?
The MOT on S92 FAN expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S92 FAN done?
S92 FAN was recorded at 271,861 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 11,509 miles a year.
Has S92 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S92 FAN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S92 FAN 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 S92 FAN find?
S92 FAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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