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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S727 APHMOT history

S727 APH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

S727 APH 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 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
124,312 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 APH
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S727 APH was last recorded at 124,312 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 9,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,556 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,756 miles
Average per year
4,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,312 miles
  • 2022 – 114,556 miles
  • 2021 – 104,298 miles
  • 2020 – 96,302 miles
  • 2019 – 88,691 miles
  • 2018 – 79,812 miles
  • 2017 – 72,544 miles
  • 2016 – 65,311 miles
  • 2015 – 63,959 miles
  • 2014 – 62,735 miles
  • 2013 – 60,910 miles
  • 2012 – 58,579 miles
  • 2011 – 56,288 miles
  • 2010 – 53,384 miles
  • 2009 – 49,663 miles
  • 2008 – 45,242 miles
  • 2007 – 41,648 miles
  • 2006 – 38,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,312 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested Front pads dangerous (1.2.1 (g))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail124,312 miles (+9,756)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,312 miles
    Test number
    198918665885
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested Front pads dangerous (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,556 miles (+10,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    271324106389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,298 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    656166389109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,302 miles (+7,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    583250670325
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sill areas corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,691 miles (+8,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    384249559476
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,812 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    361386380288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,544 miles (+7,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,544 miles
    Test number
    302561921506
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass65,311 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    358563865919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,959 miles (+1,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    586118835126
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perished

  10. Pass62,735 miles (+1,825)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    118549534196
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass60,910 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    615704743191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    936487532100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,579 miles (+2,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    235976632483
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass56,288 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    209583941140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,384 miles (+3,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,384 miles
    Test number
    943529830171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,663 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    142263039172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass45,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    212550128136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,242 miles (+3,594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    564399718185
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass41,648 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    212826737138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    702995946159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S727 APH

Does S727 APH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S727 APH expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S727 APH?
The MOT on S727 APH expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S727 APH done?
S727 APH was recorded at 124,312 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 4,825 miles a year.
Has S727 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 APH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S727 APH 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 S727 APH find?
S727 APH failed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions unable to be completed, and 10 more.

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