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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S98 SUHMOT history

S98 SUH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

S98 SUH 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 27 May 2026
Mileage
89,849 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 SUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 SUH was last recorded at 89,849 miles on 28 May 2025, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,113 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
2,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,849 miles
  • 2024 – 89,113 miles
  • 2023 – 88,401 miles
  • 2022 – 87,336 miles
  • 2021 – 85,106 miles
  • 2020 – 85,070 miles
  • 2019 – 84,041 miles
  • 2018 – 82,312 miles
  • 2017 – 79,201 miles
  • 2016 – 76,463 miles
  • 2015 – 74,096 miles
  • 2014 – 71,405 miles
  • 2013 – 69,286 miles
  • 2012 – 67,106 miles
  • 2011 – 64,138 miles
  • 2010 – 59,818 miles
  • 2009 – 56,643 miles
  • 2008 – 53,626 miles
  • 2007 – 51,327 miles
  • 2006 – 47,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,849 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,849 miles (+736)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    901461447426
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass89,113 miles (+712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    547760700062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass88,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,401 miles
    Test number
    362566740335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail88,401 miles (+1,065)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,401 miles
    Test number
    869721807297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass87,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    512943319076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail87,336 miles (+2,230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    200276877647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass85,106 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    148938660467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass85,070 miles (+1,029)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    289247161343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass84,041 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    384456819806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    247508078232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule

  11. Fail82,312 miles (+3,111)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    616172045895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule

  12. Pass79,201 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    493487536962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    339681650133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail76,463 miles (+2,367)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    577358933239
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail74,096 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    336378335179
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass74,096 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    749518035194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass71,405 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    405470954185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass69,286 miles (+2,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    638873543151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    769580262177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,106 miles (+2,968)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    949810762125
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass64,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    515133151199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail64,138 miles (+4,320)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    795463951135
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass59,818 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    801209130187
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass56,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    732209949162
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail56,643 miles (+3,017)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    263009749185
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass53,626 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    443099968150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail53,619 miles (+2,292)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    534394168168
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  28. Pass51,327 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    951408857126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f fog light cracked & inop

  29. Fail51,327 miles (+4,173)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    171807657103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp not working

  30. Pass47,154 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    564433766123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,138 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,138 miles
    Test number
    944636756132
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteExhaust blow at centre section
    • NoteExhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Questions about S98 SUH

Does S98 SUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 SUH expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 SUH?
The MOT on S98 SUH expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 SUH done?
S98 SUH was recorded at 89,849 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 2,250 miles a year.
Has S98 SUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 SUH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S98 SUH 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 S98 SUH find?
S98 SUH passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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