BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S37 JWOMOT history
S37 JWO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 173,293 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S37 JWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S37 JWO was last recorded at 173,293 miles on 26 May 2026, 47,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,572 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47,721 miles
- Average per year
- 4,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,293 miles
- 2025 – 125,572 miles
- 2024 – 124,685 miles
- 2023 – 123,829 miles
- 2022 – 123,072 miles
- 2021 – 122,194 miles
- 2020 – 121,370 miles
- 2019 – 119,989 miles
- 2018 – 118,051 miles
- 2017 – 116,794 miles
- 2016 – 114,136 miles
- 2015 – 110,985 miles
- 2014 – 108,324 miles
- 2013 – 105,516 miles
- 2012 – 102,118 miles
- 2011 – 99,196 miles
- 2010 – 94,746 miles
- 2009 – 89,880 miles
- 2008 – 86,695 miles
- 2007 – 85,009 miles
- 2006 – 80,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,293 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 173,293 miles
- Test number
- 688650375060
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail173,293 miles (+47,721)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,293 miles
- Test number
- 841855590302
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass125,572 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,572 miles
- Test number
- 171265311678
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,572 miles (+887)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,572 miles
- Test number
- 231295591191
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,685 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 124,685 miles
- Test number
- 830189089895
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,674 miles (+845)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,674 miles
- Test number
- 538941426390
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,829 miles (+757)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,829 miles
- Test number
- 228223069316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,072 miles (+878)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 123,072 miles
- Test number
- 654991290764
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,194 miles (+824)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 122,194 miles
- Test number
- 283085776440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill round both jacking mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,370 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2021
- Odometer
- 121,370 miles
- Test number
- 570169656803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass119,989 miles (+1,938)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 119,989 miles
- Test number
- 870166701154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,051 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 118,051 miles
- Test number
- 771225393881
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,794 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 936604791717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,788 miles (+2,652)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,788 miles
- Test number
- 829407239808
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass114,136 miles (+3,151)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,136 miles
- Test number
- 489664321489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,985 miles (+2,661)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 110,985 miles
- Test number
- 479431935113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,324 miles (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 108,324 miles
- Test number
- 397251944172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,249 miles (+2,733)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,249 miles
- Test number
- 426039524126
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,516 miles (+3,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 105,516 miles
- Test number
- 929588623129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass102,118 miles (+2,922)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,118 miles
- Test number
- 917522032117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 99,196 miles
- Test number
- 256000441459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,196 miles (+4,450)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,196 miles
- Test number
- 508367431162
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass94,746 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 94,746 miles
- Test number
- 783571230158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,880 miles (+3,185)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 89,880 miles
- Test number
- 593430949103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 86,695 miles
- Test number
- 611988038118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,695 miles (+1,686)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,695 miles
- Test number
- 761088338105
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass85,009 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 85,009 miles
- Test number
- 460634647125
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail85,008 miles (+4,911)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,008 miles
- Test number
- 130682747125
- FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 80,097 miles
- Test number
- 392474246241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S37 JWO
- Does S37 JWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 JWO is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S37 JWO?
- The MOT on S37 JWO is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S37 JWO done?
- S37 JWO was recorded at 173,293 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
- Has S37 JWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S37 JWO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S37 JWO 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 JWO find?
- S37 JWO passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to petrol tank, and 4 more.
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