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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

S98 TRYMOT history

S98 TRY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

S98 TRY black 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,429 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 TRY was last recorded at 68,429 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 5,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2011: 9,903 miles, lower than 48,298 miles on 27 Aug 2010.
  • 2 Feb 2017: 33,483 miles, lower than 34,483 miles on 1 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,810 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,619 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,429 miles
  • 2025 – 62,810 miles
  • 2024 – 56,765 miles
  • 2023 – 51,994 miles
  • 2022 – 45,759 miles
  • 2021 – 42,040 miles
  • 2020 – 38,404 miles
  • 2019 – 34,734 miles
  • 2018 – 34,637 miles
  • 2017 – 33,483 miles
  • 2016 – 32,402 miles
  • 2015 – 28,964 miles
  • 2014 – 25,019 miles
  • 2012 – 14,587 miles
  • 2011 – 9,903 miles
  • 2010 – 48,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,429 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,429 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    988358543731
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,810 miles (+6,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    713685371401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontward lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass56,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    276679284847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outersill slightly damaged

  4. Fail56,765 miles (+4,771)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    733438220657
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outersill slightly damaged

  5. Pass51,994 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,994 miles
    Test number
    158049461086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,918 miles (+6,159)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    317260044252
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,759 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    982507293083
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,040 miles (+3,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    216449138262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass38,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    392278805053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail38,404 miles (+3,670)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    478643417734
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass34,734 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    327905931876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,637 miles
    Test number
    216841158611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

  13. Fail34,637 miles (+1,154)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,637 miles
    Test number
    307151590793
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

  14. Pass33,483 miles (-1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    112991116854
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail34,483 miles (+2,081)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    850984668185
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass32,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    701103592820
    • AdvisoryFront No.plate damaged.

  17. Fail32,402 miles (+3,438)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    289152129515
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront No.plate damaged.

  18. Pass28,964 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    295588135075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,019 miles (+10,432)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    628402254025
    • NoteO/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

  20. Pass14,587 miles (+4,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    919920052140
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Fail9,903 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,903 miles
    Test number
    146715561129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass9,903 miles (-38,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,903 miles
    Test number
    766515761185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,298 miles (+42,024)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    454429530237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail6,274 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,274 miles
    Test number
    461158530292
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S98 TRY

Does S98 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 TRY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 TRY?
The MOT on S98 TRY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 TRY done?
S98 TRY was recorded at 68,429 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has S98 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 TRY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S98 TRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 TRY find?
S98 TRY passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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