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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S37 DDVMOT history

S37 DDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

S37 DDV green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,239 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 DDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 DDV was last recorded at 117,239 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,125 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
3,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,239 miles
  • 2023 – 116,125 miles
  • 2022 – 112,853 miles
  • 2021 – 108,189 miles
  • 2020 – 104,121 miles
  • 2019 – 97,454 miles
  • 2018 – 96,723 miles
  • 2017 – 94,918 miles
  • 2016 – 91,838 miles
  • 2015 – 88,455 miles
  • 2014 – 83,660 miles
  • 2013 – 80,707 miles
  • 2012 – 77,226 miles
  • 2011 – 73,657 miles
  • 2010 – 71,269 miles
  • 2009 – 67,468 miles
  • 2008 – 62,634 miles
  • 2007 – 56,944 miles
  • 2006 – 50,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,239 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,239 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,239 miles
    Test number
    335349770548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,125 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,125 miles
    Test number
    646561620417
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail116,123 miles (+3,270)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    309836979260
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,853 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    954387939261
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded

  5. Fail112,844 miles (+4,655)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    162074626165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,189 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    225610657707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,121 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    282675361743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,057 miles (+6,603)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    718715750704
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass97,454 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    676199512161
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail97,454 miles (+731)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    213564146488
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    102700670474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail96,723 miles (+1,805)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    685795539818
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass94,918 miles (+3,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,918 miles
    Test number
    645010967211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill panel slight damage front section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass91,838 miles (+3,383)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    357717801278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill pannel (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  15. Pass88,455 miles (+4,795)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    239273275453
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass83,660 miles (+2,953)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    158207464166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside sill panel damaged front section

  17. Pass80,707 miles (+3,481)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    175547473193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Pass77,226 miles (+3,569)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    656708582195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Pass73,657 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    807504161118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail73,657 miles (+2,388)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    285564161158
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,269 miles (+3,801)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    703786790133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass67,468 miles (+4,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    313401419213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass62,634 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    713810208226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass56,944 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    890516607200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass50,748 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    821475496105
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S37 DDV

Does S37 DDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S37 DDV expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S37 DDV?
The MOT on S37 DDV expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S37 DDV done?
S37 DDV was recorded at 117,239 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
Has S37 DDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 DDV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S37 DDV 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 S37 DDV find?
S37 DDV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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