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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S723 GNMMOT history

S723 GNM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S723 GNM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
131,665 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S723 GNM was last recorded at 131,665 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 1,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,238 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,427 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,665 miles
  • 2024 – 130,238 miles
  • 2023 – 129,154 miles
  • 2022 – 127,482 miles
  • 2021 – 125,770 miles
  • 2020 – 124,889 miles
  • 2019 – 123,695 miles
  • 2018 – 121,630 miles
  • 2017 – 119,498 miles
  • 2015 – 116,546 miles
  • 2014 – 113,727 miles
  • 2013 – 110,382 miles
  • 2012 – 107,219 miles
  • 2011 – 103,682 miles
  • 2009 – 96,703 miles
  • 2008 – 92,257 miles
  • 2006 – 89,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S AND N*/S REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE CRACKING
  • AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORRODED AND REPAIRED
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL SUSPENTION AND BRAKING COMPONANTS CORRODED

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    592983702119
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S AND N*/S REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORRODED AND REPAIRED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL SUSPENTION AND BRAKING COMPONANTS CORRODED

  2. Fail131,665 miles (+1,427)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    115396534111
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,238 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    570912389950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,154 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,154 miles
    Test number
    682948380194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,482 miles (+1,712)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,482 miles
    Test number
    744900393317
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriated cracking to outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass125,770 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,770 miles
    Test number
    471617388533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass124,889 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,889 miles
    Test number
    818574878653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,695 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,695 miles
    Test number
    962923164448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,630 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,630 miles
    Test number
    257987074449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,498 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    448696001079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,546 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    897032226739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,727 miles (+3,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    219359694444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  13. Pass110,382 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    816041423296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    206651222246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,219 miles (+3,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    985601522299
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass103,682 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    557534211265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,703 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    271615519252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,257 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    822191568165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,225 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    833375466285
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear no plate
    • NoteStrong advise corrosion to o/s/n/s front to rear brake pipes

Questions about S723 GNM

Does S723 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S723 GNM expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S723 GNM?
The MOT on S723 GNM expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S723 GNM done?
S723 GNM was recorded at 131,665 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has S723 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 GNM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S723 GNM 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 S723 GNM find?
S723 GNM failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; main beam tell-tale not working; nearside front brake hose excessively damaged cracking, and 12 more.

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