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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S92 MTRMOT history

S92 MTR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

S92 MTR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2023
Mileage
71,261 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S92 MTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S92 MTR was last recorded at 71,261 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2013: 44,256 miles, lower than 44,998 miles on 18 Dec 2012.

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
71,257 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,261 miles
  • 2021 – 64,520 miles
  • 2020 – 60,160 miles
  • 2019 – 56,832 miles
  • 2018 – 53,927 miles
  • 2017 – 50,865 miles
  • 2016 – 49,724 miles
  • 2014 – 46,413 miles
  • 2013 – 45,620 miles
  • 2012 – 44,998 miles
  • 2011 – 44,894 miles
  • 2010 – 44,256 miles
  • 2009 – 42,176 miles
  • 2008 – 40,205 miles
  • 2007 – 37,643 miles
  • 2006 – 35,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,261 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.

  • Engine Coolant Warning Light On

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Engine Management Warning Light (EML) Inoperative Vehicle Registered Before 1st July 2003

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inner Brake Pads Look Thin/Low, Enclosed Hard To Access How Low/Thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,261 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    716209052329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,257 miles (+6,737)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    915611081459
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,520 miles1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    890873766835
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Engine Management Warning Light (EML) Inoperative Vehicle Registered Before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inner Brake Pads Look Thin/Low, Enclosed Hard To Access How Low/Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Rear Of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark Brake/Hand Brake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

  4. Fail64,520 miles (+4,360)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    446907637707
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Image Incorrect (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner Ball In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Engine Management Warning Light (EML) Inoperative Vehicle Registered Before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inner Brake Pads Look Thin/Low, Enclosed Hard To Access How Low/Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Rear Of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark Brake/Hand Brake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

  5. Pass60,160 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,160 miles
    Test number
    129980071665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    180556051816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail56,832 miles (+2,905)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    834255837766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,927 miles (+3,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    103964995334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,865 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    367736231710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass49,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    638376144567
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail49,724 miles (+3,311)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    185137703843
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,413 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    615476444355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,620 miles (+1,364)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,620 miles
    Test number
    206011653318
    • NoteBrakes ; rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
    • NoteBrakes ; rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteLighting ; slight condensation in both headlamps , may affect beam image
    • NoteVarious covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

  14. Pass44,256 miles (-742)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    168685743147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,998 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,998 miles
    Test number
    107263252356
    • NoteBrakes ; imbalance & noise from parking brake , suspect parking brake shoes e.t.c deteriorated , recommend strip & check
    • NoteBrakes ; nearside rear & offside rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded , recommend replace
    • NoteCovers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
    • NoteDrivers view ; n/s screen washer requires attention
    • NoteExhaust ; front mounting bracket at gearbox deteriorated
    • NoteLighting ; condensation in both headlamps , may affect beam image
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated , recommend replace

  16. Fail44,998 miles (+104)3 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,998 miles
    Test number
    485443852391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrakes ; imbalance & noise from parking brake , suspect parking brake shoes e.t.c deteriorated , recommend strip & check
    • NoteBrakes ; nearside rear & offside rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded , recommend replace
    • NoteCovers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
    • NoteDrivers view ; n/s screen washer requires attention
    • NoteExhaust ; front mounting bracket at gearbox deteriorated
    • NoteLighting ; condensation in both headlamps , may affect beam image
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated , recommend replace

  17. Pass44,894 miles (+638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    785506231359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass44,256 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    932090840342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,684 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    714905110062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,176 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    131583319015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,205 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    403799408028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,643 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,643 miles
    Test number
    412719907062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    160836616405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S92 MTR

Does S92 MTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S92 MTR expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S92 MTR?
The MOT on S92 MTR expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S92 MTR done?
S92 MTR was recorded at 71,261 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
Has S92 MTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S92 MTR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S92 MTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S92 MTR find?
S92 MTR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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