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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S726 MLPMOT history

S726 MLP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

S726 MLP 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 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
97,435 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S726 MLP
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
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S726 MLP was last recorded at 97,435 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,968 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,435 miles
  • 2022 – 96,968 miles
  • 2019 – 96,398 miles
  • 2017 – 96,059 miles
  • 2016 – 93,511 miles
  • 2015 – 87,252 miles
  • 2014 – 81,894 miles
  • 2013 – 74,472 miles
  • 2012 – 68,686 miles
  • 2011 – 65,704 miles
  • 2010 – 58,924 miles
  • 2009 – 50,673 miles
  • 2008 – 45,946 miles
  • 2007 – 40,687 miles
  • 2006 – 32,843 miles
  • 2005 – 23,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,435 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,435 miles (+467)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    630973355715
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,968 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    613137878327
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,968 miles (+570)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    882211450654
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,398 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    918456903809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,059 miles (+2,548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    690097185647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass93,511 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    669757812335
    • AdvisorySlight play front ball joints

  7. Pass87,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    501747764614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,252 miles (+5,358)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    935204760938
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside front

  9. Pass81,894 miles (+119)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    178120154364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  10. Fail81,775 miles (+7,303)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    307854144352
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  11. Pass74,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    799490143329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail74,471 miles (+5,785)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    425240243486
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    695481032338
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail68,686 miles (+2,982)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    498961732487
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass65,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    795850841399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,704 miles (+6,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    926546031309
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass58,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    333289440372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,924 miles (+8,251)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    463550630327
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheel

  19. Pass50,673 miles (+4,727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    623324129334
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes slightly worn

  20. Pass45,946 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    463365128428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,687 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    622826527381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,843 miles (+9,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    762147626355
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  23. Pass23,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,219 miles
    Test number
    270058725383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S726 MLP

Does S726 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S726 MLP expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S726 MLP?
The MOT on S726 MLP expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S726 MLP done?
S726 MLP was recorded at 97,435 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has S726 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S726 MLP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S726 MLP 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 S726 MLP find?
S726 MLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside; front coil spring corroded nearside & offside; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside, and 5 more.

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