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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S114 BAWMOT history

S114 BAW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

S114 BAW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,721 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S114 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S114 BAW was last recorded at 78,721 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 1,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,437 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,284 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,721 miles
  • 2023 – 77,437 miles
  • 2022 – 70,065 miles
  • 2021 – 63,440 miles
  • 2020 – 56,538 miles
  • 2019 – 50,292 miles
  • 2018 – 44,661 miles
  • 2017 – 38,968 miles
  • 2016 – 28,579 miles
  • 2015 – 19,637 miles
  • 2014 – 19,496 miles
  • 2012 – 19,478 miles
  • 2011 – 19,108 miles
  • 2010 – 17,328 miles
  • 2009 – 16,147 miles
  • 2008 – 15,337 miles
  • 2007 – 14,253 miles
  • 2006 – 13,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear diff noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front suspension arm bush's are starting to ware

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,721 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    106397256586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,721 miles (+1,284)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    888342691942
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,437 miles (+7,372)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    823951521987
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,065 miles (+6,625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    739192322637
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass63,440 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    959740915281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail63,440 miles (+6,902)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    237445912243
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,538 miles (+6,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    316303941693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,292 miles (+5,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    761306456354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,661 miles (+5,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    972149349314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass38,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    972914462244
    • 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)

  11. Fail38,968 miles (+10,389)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    137540456472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • 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. Pass28,579 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,579 miles
    Test number
    585927015714
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear diff noise

  13. Fail28,572 miles (+8,935)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    639206165693
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear diff noise

  14. Pass19,637 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,637 miles
    Test number
    618026503586
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bush's are starting to ware
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut son the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail19,633 miles (+137)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    556849293001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bush's are starting to ware
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut son the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass19,496 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    325900764475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are starting to corrode

  17. Pass19,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,478 miles
    Test number
    329702562280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,478 miles (+370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,478 miles
    Test number
    609944352299
    • FailureFront Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

  19. Pass19,108 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    316065431250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,328 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    220944040250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,147 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    762969329283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,337 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    841241238269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass14,253 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,253 miles
    Test number
    413689827215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,367 miles
    Test number
    931040846261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S114 BAW

Does S114 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S114 BAW expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S114 BAW?
The MOT on S114 BAW expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S114 BAW done?
S114 BAW was recorded at 78,721 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has S114 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S114 BAW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S114 BAW 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 S114 BAW find?
S114 BAW passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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