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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S726 KROMOT history

S726 KRO is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S726 KRO yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,828 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S726 KRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S726 KRO was last recorded at 136,828 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2013: 112,911 miles, lower than 188,848 miles on 6 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,770 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
2,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,828 miles
  • 2021 – 136,770 miles
  • 2020 – 135,014 miles
  • 2019 – 132,914 miles
  • 2018 – 132,909 miles
  • 2017 – 129,786 miles
  • 2016 – 129,780 miles
  • 2015 – 127,312 miles
  • 2014 – 118,426 miles
  • 2013 – 112,911 miles
  • 2012 – 188,848 miles
  • 2011 – 103,972 miles
  • 2010 – 97,868 miles
  • 2009 – 92,938 miles
  • 2008 – 88,100 miles
  • 2007 – 81,943 miles
  • 2006 – 78,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,828 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,828 miles
    Test number
    463908752644
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail136,828 miles (+58)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,828 miles
    Test number
    301961061340
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,770 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,770 miles
    Test number
    272169621457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,751 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,751 miles
    Test number
    725796510444
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,014 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    124708225948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill coversand undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil springs /unable to view fully
    • AdvisoryBoth sides steering rack worn /just within limits and pas steering rack area damp /oil leak

  6. Fail135,012 miles (+2,098)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    519929365618
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill coversand undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil springs /unable to view fully
    • AdvisoryBoth sides steering rack worn /just within limits and pas steering rack area damp /oil leak

  7. Pass132,914 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,914 miles
    Test number
    787909606169
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roll bar link poor
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has play inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack leaking
    • AdvisoryRear both rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering not smooth in operation

  8. Fail132,909 miles (+3,123)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    777904685753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily coroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Body panel insecure bonnet latch will not lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roll bar link poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has play inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack leaking
    • AdvisoryRear both rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering not smooth in operation

  9. Pass129,786 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    485214474131
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail129,786 miles (+6)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    742792697548
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass129,780 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    578091898887
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering tie rods on both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp of oil

  12. Fail129,780 miles (+2,468)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    549771402687
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering tie rods on both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp of oil

  13. Pass127,312 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    721564209291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  14. Fail127,295 miles (+8,869)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    799055100446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass118,426 miles (+5,515)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    338095204480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass112,911 miles (-75,937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    896307913284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass188,848 miles (+84,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    188,848 miles
    Test number
    729609412231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass103,972 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    719222521267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    103047700260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,868 miles (+4,930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    402037900258
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass92,938 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    760412609289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    332248628455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,100 miles (+6,157)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    301438328439
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass81,943 miles (+3,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,943 miles
    Test number
    612002127274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    702796526262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S726 KRO

Does S726 KRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S726 KRO is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S726 KRO?
The MOT on S726 KRO is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S726 KRO done?
S726 KRO was recorded at 136,828 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
Has S726 KRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S726 KRO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S726 KRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S726 KRO find?
S726 KRO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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