BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S36 WAKMOT history
S36 WAK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,272 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 160,272 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 WAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 WAK was last recorded at 160,272 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,671 miles · 24 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 601 miles
- Average per year
- 4,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,272 miles
- 2024 – 159,671 miles
- 2023 – 158,763 miles
- 2022 – 158,221 miles
- 2021 – 157,397 miles
- 2020 – 156,335 miles
- 2019 – 151,917 miles
- 2018 – 150,006 miles
- 2017 – 144,700 miles
- 2016 – 136,671 miles
- 2015 – 136,043 miles
- 2014 – 133,513 miles
- 2013 – 130,968 miles
- 2012 – 125,480 miles
- 2011 – 121,258 miles
- 2010 – 109,587 miles
- 2009 – 98,968 miles
- 2008 – 88,033 miles
- 2007 – 76,113 miles
- 2006 – 64,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,272 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arms corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
Osf jacking point corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point underneath coroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,272 miles (+601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 160,272 miles
- Test number
- 792120016457
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arms corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass159,671 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 159,671 miles
- Test number
- 422225872350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,670 miles (+907)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,670 miles
- Test number
- 916911841390
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe failed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass158,763 miles (+542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 158,763 miles
- Test number
- 196913128240
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield’s damaged
- AdvisoryFront to rear rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOsf jacking point corroded
Pass158,221 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 158,221 miles
- Test number
- 424120885783
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point underneath coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,221 miles (+824)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,221 miles
- Test number
- 975987931262
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding PARKING BRAKE STICKING (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point underneath coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,397 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 157,397 miles
- Test number
- 134214400605
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOsf jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect sills as trim covers fitted
Fail157,396 miles (+1,061)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,396 miles
- Test number
- 364753949396
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOsf jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect sills as trim covers fitted
Pass156,335 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 156,335 miles
- Test number
- 592686175155
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail156,312 miles (+4,395)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,312 miles
- Test number
- 622574893220
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass151,917 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,917 miles
- Test number
- 886012171457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,006 miles (+5,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,006 miles
- Test number
- 547863647145
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,700 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 144,700 miles
- Test number
- 379819909270
- AdvisoryGrease on brake pipes
Fail144,686 miles (+8,015)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,686 miles
- Test number
- 352565754503
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryGrease on brake pipes
Pass136,671 miles (+628)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 136,671 miles
- Test number
- 612758064209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,043 miles (+2,530)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 136,043 miles
- Test number
- 368425955193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,513 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 133,513 miles
- Test number
- 775712184143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,968 miles (+5,488)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 130,968 miles
- Test number
- 239529983468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,480 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 125,480 miles
- Test number
- 228224382449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,258 miles (+11,671)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 121,258 miles
- Test number
- 419305881117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFuel filler pipe clip broken on tank
- NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly warped
Pass109,587 miles (+10,619)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 109,587 miles
- Test number
- 221606780138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre rear brake light bulbs n/w
Pass98,968 miles (+10,935)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 98,968 miles
- Test number
- 163394199171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,033 miles (+11,920)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,033 miles
- Test number
- 260263098497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmall crack in windscreen o/s
Pass76,113 miles (+11,698)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 76,113 miles
- Test number
- 360955187110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 64,415 miles
- Test number
- 470324196149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S36 WAK
- Does S36 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 WAK is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S36 WAK?
- The MOT on S36 WAK is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S36 WAK done?
- S36 WAK was recorded at 160,272 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
- Has S36 WAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 WAK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S36 WAK 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 S36 WAK find?
- S36 WAK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: both rear trailing arms corroded; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, and 1 more.
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