BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S97 NGMMOT history
S97 NGM is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 247,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 247,152 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S97 NGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S97 NGM was last recorded at 247,152 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 241,440 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,712 miles
- Average per year
- 6,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,152 miles
- 2025 – 241,440 miles
- 2024 – 238,811 miles
- 2023 – 234,014 miles
- 2022 – 226,788 miles
- 2021 – 224,510 miles
- 2020 – 215,256 miles
- 2019 – 198,756 miles
- 2018 – 197,275 miles
- 2016 – 195,548 miles
- 2015 – 189,319 miles
- 2014 – 188,462 miles
- 2013 – 184,467 miles
- 2012 – 171,805 miles
- 2011 – 157,145 miles
- 2010 – 146,387 miles
- 2009 – 136,345 miles
- 2008 – 126,251 miles
- 2007 – 117,181 miles
- 2006 – 112,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,152 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 noisy
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front bumper damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Aftermarket seats fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,152 miles (+5,712)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 247,152 miles
- Test number
- 330423350117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass241,440 miles (+2,629)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 241,440 miles
- Test number
- 906617635470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,811 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 238,811 miles
- Test number
- 996304370968
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass234,014 miles (+7,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 234,014 miles
- Test number
- 188569327355
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass226,788 miles (+2,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 226,788 miles
- Test number
- 669438253217
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass224,510 miles (+9,254)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 224,510 miles
- Test number
- 168243284587
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Pass215,256 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 215,256 miles
- Test number
- 932357876952
- AdvisoryAftermarket seats fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail215,248 miles (+16,492)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,248 miles
- Test number
- 497289081215
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Near headlight (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAftermarket seats fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,756 miles (+1,481)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 198,756 miles
- Test number
- 787930643854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,275 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 197,275 miles
- Test number
- 339495932447
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail197,274 miles (+1,726)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,274 miles
- Test number
- 111531459235
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass195,548 miles (+6,229)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 195,548 miles
- Test number
- 622565218285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,319 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 189,319 miles
- Test number
- 709088040255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail189,319 miles (+857)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,319 miles
- Test number
- 416183064078
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass188,462 miles (+3,995)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 188,462 miles
- Test number
- 265101724224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass184,467 miles (+12,662)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 184,467 miles
- Test number
- 736034223152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,805 miles (+14,660)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 171,805 miles
- Test number
- 185461522129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,145 miles (+10,758)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 157,145 miles
- Test number
- 209695721100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,387 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 146,387 miles
- Test number
- 322871330146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteTWO REAR TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SIZES TO THE FRONT
Fail146,387 miles (+46)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,387 miles
- Test number
- 104601930116
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail146,341 miles (+9,996)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,341 miles
- Test number
- 891587120155
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass136,345 miles (+10,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 136,345 miles
- Test number
- 522556029143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,251 miles (+9,070)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 126,251 miles
- Test number
- 142088528138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll tyres cracking
Pass117,181 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 117,181 miles
- Test number
- 510284727196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass112,953 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 112,953 miles
- Test number
- 730240486293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,846 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,846 miles
- Test number
- 493077976268
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 993007276043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S97 NGM
- Does S97 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 NGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S97 NGM?
- The MOT on S97 NGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S97 NGM done?
- S97 NGM was recorded at 247,152 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,776 miles a year.
- Has S97 NGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S97 NGM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on S97 NGM 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 S97 NGM find?
- S97 NGM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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