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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

S99 SMBMOT history

S99 SMB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

S99 SMB black 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 30 May 2025
Mileage
164,899 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 SMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 SMB was last recorded at 164,899 miles on 31 May 2024, 13,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2018: 99,406 miles, lower than 142,494 miles on 1 Apr 2014.
  • 22 Apr 2021: 129,731 miles, lower than 144,448 miles on 27 Mar 2020.

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
151,147 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,752 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,899 miles
  • 2023 – 151,147 miles
  • 2022 – 148,733 miles
  • 2021 – 129,731 miles
  • 2020 – 144,448 miles
  • 2019 – 110,352 miles
  • 2018 – 99,408 miles
  • 2014 – 142,494 miles
  • 2013 – 118,812 miles
  • 2012 – 97,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,899 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,899 miles
    Test number
    137619944246
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,892 miles (+13,745)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,892 miles
    Test number
    890667984403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,147 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,147 miles
    Test number
    931780730752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass148,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    652685146533
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,733 miles (+19,002)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    185144999303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,731 miles (-14,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    161705096395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass144,448 miles (+34,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    385247024531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,352 miles (+10,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    221920576815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    557279644579
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected

  10. Fail99,406 miles (-43,088)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    277249107665
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected

  11. Pass142,494 miles (+23,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,494 miles
    Test number
    807431894037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    276139583011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,812 miles (+21,188)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    919139783019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass97,624 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,624 miles
    Test number
    546720972033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass82,372 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,372 km
    Test number
    548652691004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 SMB

Does S99 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 SMB expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 SMB?
The MOT on S99 SMB expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 SMB done?
S99 SMB was recorded at 164,899 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has S99 SMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 SMB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S99 SMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S99 SMB find?
S99 SMB passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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