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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S98 UCVMOT history

S98 UCV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S98 UCV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,421 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 UCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 UCV was last recorded at 127,421 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2023: 125,470 miles, lower than 125,855 miles on 6 Oct 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,234 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,421 miles
  • 2025 – 127,234 miles
  • 2024 – 127,012 miles
  • 2023 – 125,470 miles
  • 2022 – 125,855 miles
  • 2021 – 125,137 miles
  • 2015 – 123,608 miles
  • 2014 – 119,675 miles
  • 2013 – 111,534 miles
  • 2012 – 101,818 miles
  • 2011 – 97,352 miles
  • 2010 – 88,986 miles
  • 2009 – 79,157 miles
  • 2007 – 72,457 miles
  • 2006 – 66,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,421 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,421 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,421 miles
    Test number
    210121225576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,234 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,234 miles
    Test number
    295251209362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,012 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,012 miles
    Test number
    304274719423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,470 miles (-385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    885607225809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,855 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    127728856910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,137 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,137 miles
    Test number
    819167538019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass123,608 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    395013130928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,675 miles (+8,141)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    315924894290
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange cracked
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered

  9. Pass111,534 miles (+9,716)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    488930143415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of perishing. plastic side sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  10. Pass101,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    239388642373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,818 miles (+4,466)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    938348142329
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll brake disc showing signs of corrosion; plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  12. Pass97,352 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,352 miles
    Test number
    635209521014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,986 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    170806430036
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    441004439030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,157 miles (+6,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    711094439055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  16. Pass72,457 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    592750067278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    351261936299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 UCV

Does S98 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 UCV is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 UCV?
The MOT on S98 UCV is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 UCV done?
S98 UCV was recorded at 127,421 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has S98 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 UCV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on S98 UCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 UCV find?
S98 UCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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