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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S9 LNKMOT history

S9 LNK is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

S9 LNK purple 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,759 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 LNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 LNK was last recorded at 112,759 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 10,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,989 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,770 miles
Average per year
4,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,759 miles
  • 2025 – 101,989 miles
  • 2024 – 91,594 miles
  • 2023 – 91,581 miles
  • 2022 – 85,549 miles
  • 2021 – 84,107 miles
  • 2020 – 72,735 miles
  • 2019 – 61,322 miles
  • 2018 – 46,291 miles
  • 2017 – 33,456 miles
  • 2016 – 32,978 miles
  • 2015 – 32,505 miles
  • 2014 – 31,644 miles
  • 2013 – 30,725 miles
  • 2012 – 29,712 miles
  • 2011 – 28,454 miles
  • 2010 – 27,472 miles
  • 2009 – 26,123 miles
  • 2008 – 23,994 miles
  • 2007 – 22,252 miles
  • 2006 – 19,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,759 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,759 miles (+10,770)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,759 miles
    Test number
    425040171240
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass101,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    583850312100
    • AdvisoryExhaust central pipe mounted poor,resting /fouling on rear cross member
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,989 miles (+10,395)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    828834206692
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe flange leaking emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust central pipe mounted poor,resting /fouling on rear cross member
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,594 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,594 miles
    Test number
    609115469380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,581 miles (+30)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    385696909881
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Fail91,551 miles (+6,002)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    643644718928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor 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))

  7. Pass85,549 miles (+1,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    140390479180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,107 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    117436624475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,106 miles (+11,371)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    301557821996
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,735 miles (+11,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    424414720400
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (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))

  11. Pass61,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    912285507926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    233352279659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass46,291 miles (+12,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    648209289543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    364803571676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,456 miles (+478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    162483299705
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass32,978 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    362237344701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,505 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    495913525089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,644 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    189278724426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,725 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    149649923029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,712 miles (+1,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,712 miles
    Test number
    715834322050
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass28,454 miles (+982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    237428521059
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,472 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,472 miles
    Test number
    664389320021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,123 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,123 miles
    Test number
    142600739026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,994 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    100730518043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,252 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,252 miles
    Test number
    472420817001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    193622416088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 LNK

Does S9 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 LNK is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 LNK?
The MOT on S9 LNK is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 LNK done?
S9 LNK was recorded at 112,759 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
Has S9 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 LNK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 LNK 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 S9 LNK find?
S9 LNK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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