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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S94 DMRMOT history

S94 DMR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S94 DMR 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,358 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S94 DMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S94 DMR was last recorded at 123,358 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,865 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,358 miles
  • 2025 – 120,865 miles
  • 2024 – 116,310 miles
  • 2022 – 112,658 miles
  • 2021 – 109,830 miles
  • 2020 – 108,962 miles
  • 2019 – 107,678 miles
  • 2018 – 106,037 miles
  • 2017 – 104,392 miles
  • 2016 – 101,619 miles
  • 2015 – 99,046 miles
  • 2014 – 95,827 miles
  • 2013 – 93,845 miles
  • 2012 – 89,089 miles
  • 2011 – 83,229 miles
  • 2010 – 75,956 miles
  • 2009 – 66,225 miles
  • 2008 – 66,066 miles
  • 2007 – 59,940 miles
  • 2006 – 53,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,358 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting pocket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front floor area slightly weak around previous repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,358 miles (+2,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    853338279592
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    703767411196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,865 miles (+4,555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    366327442160
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,310 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    296602117154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting pocket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,261 miles (+3,603)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    874655186923
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting pocket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,658 miles (+112)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,658 miles
    Test number
    817464352671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor area slightly weak around previous repair
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides front of wheel arches corroded

  7. Fail112,546 miles (+2,716)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    842042299875
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor area slightly weak around previous repair
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides front of wheel arches corroded

  8. Pass109,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    334329618641
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Fail109,830 miles (+868)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    654834826167
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass108,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    510295703466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail108,962 miles (+1,284)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    352883785799
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass107,678 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    744066277694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,399 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    598232890837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass106,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    912271322939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,037 miles (+1,645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    624821552373
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass104,392 miles (+2,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    690353131504
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting too wear on edge

  17. Pass101,619 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,619 miles
    Test number
    444709617794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,046 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,046 miles
    Test number
    155154355415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,827 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    129397734009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    229657533042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,845 miles (+4,756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    856687733056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass89,089 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    399211642030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,229 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    719449431079
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  24. Pass75,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    864890640021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,956 miles (+9,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    524989230046
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass66,225 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    362120059079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    794555098068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,066 miles (+6,126)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    913062298037
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass59,940 miles (+6,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    121325497451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass53,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    131324196040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S94 DMR

Does S94 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S94 DMR is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S94 DMR?
The MOT on S94 DMR is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S94 DMR done?
S94 DMR was recorded at 123,358 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has S94 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S94 DMR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S94 DMR 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 S94 DMR find?
S94 DMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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