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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S96 AMDMOT history

S96 AMD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

S96 AMD silver 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 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
72,038 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 AMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 AMD was last recorded at 72,038 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,439 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
599 miles
Average per year
1,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,038 miles
  • 2022 – 71,439 miles
  • 2021 – 70,959 miles
  • 2020 – 69,252 miles
  • 2019 – 68,906 miles
  • 2018 – 68,101 miles
  • 2017 – 67,411 miles
  • 2016 – 66,914 miles
  • 2015 – 66,362 miles
  • 2014 – 65,344 miles
  • 2013 – 64,166 miles
  • 2012 – 62,784 miles
  • 2011 – 61,505 miles
  • 2010 – 60,001 miles
  • 2009 – 57,552 miles
  • 2008 – 54,939 miles
  • 2007 – 51,922 miles
  • 2006 – 48,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,038 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,038 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    933223030357
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,439 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    352599751228
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,959 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    679288768395
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,929 miles (+1,677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    298651078851
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,252 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    717747248490
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  6. Fail69,252 miles (+346)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    391354987612
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  7. Pass68,906 miles (+805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    504629593678
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,101 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,101 miles
    Test number
    747060686442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFrt no plate cracked & discolour

  9. Pass67,411 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    289725828399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar mtg bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryFrt no plate cracked & discolour

  10. Pass66,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    476319137296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,914 miles (+552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    134200295457
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass66,362 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    129718045106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,344 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    616214954143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,166 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    339135153128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,784 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,784 miles
    Test number
    137198452165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,505 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    267954051188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,001 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    594233350176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,552 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,552 miles
    Test number
    764056559153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,548 miles (+2,609)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    253185559492
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,939 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    890595558192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,922 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    850097857197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    603980666189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,954 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    720060566109
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S96 AMD

Does S96 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 AMD expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 AMD?
The MOT on S96 AMD expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 AMD done?
S96 AMD was recorded at 72,038 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 1,317 miles a year.
Has S96 AMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 AMD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S96 AMD 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 S96 AMD find?
S96 AMD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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