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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S97 OCKMOT history

S97 OCK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

S97 OCK 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,874 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 OCK
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
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 OCK was last recorded at 83,874 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,812 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,874 miles
  • 2025 – 83,812 miles
  • 2024 – 83,764 miles
  • 2023 – 83,695 miles
  • 2022 – 83,424 miles
  • 2021 – 82,975 miles
  • 2020 – 81,897 miles
  • 2019 – 80,934 miles
  • 2018 – 78,529 miles
  • 2017 – 76,463 miles
  • 2016 – 73,952 miles
  • 2015 – 71,211 miles
  • 2014 – 67,921 miles
  • 2013 – 65,278 miles
  • 2012 – 63,034 miles
  • 2011 – 61,020 miles
  • 2010 – 57,004 miles
  • 2009 – 54,179 miles
  • 2008 – 50,885 miles
  • 2007 – 46,070 miles
  • 2006 – 42,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,874 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,874 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    394589026035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,812 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    769714424839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,764 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    333342695491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,695 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    944675306231
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a slight noise when you turn wheel on full lock.
  5. Pass83,424 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    464946889729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    289506639552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,975 miles (+1,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    174099880549
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill be hide the plastic corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass81,897 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    699411326230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,934 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,934 miles
    Test number
    445574390780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,849 miles (+2,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    226466374202
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass78,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    634218879699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail78,529 miles (+2,066)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    878507353534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass76,463 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    277962616754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass73,952 miles (+2,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    235685457799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass71,211 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    381159403015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Fail71,210 miles (+3,289)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    951370435955
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass67,921 miles (+2,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    228133534225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass65,278 miles (+2,244)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    326045923248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
  19. Pass63,034 miles (+2,014)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    905188122251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  20. Pass61,020 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,020 miles
    Test number
    608402321257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass57,004 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    431452020258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,179 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    910082429254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,885 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    582582538240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,070 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    940523737211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    443219316261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 OCK

Does S97 OCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 OCK is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 OCK?
The MOT on S97 OCK is valid until 31 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 OCK done?
S97 OCK was recorded at 83,874 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has S97 OCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 OCK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S97 OCK 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 OCK find?
S97 OCK passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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