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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S728 CUYMOT history

S728 CUY is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S728 CUY purple 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,937 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 CUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 CUY was last recorded at 146,937 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 46,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,996 miles · 28 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
46,941 miles
Average per year
5,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,937 miles
  • 2017 – 99,996 miles
  • 2013 – 97,012 miles
  • 2012 – 93,257 miles
  • 2011 – 87,311 miles
  • 2010 – 81,024 miles
  • 2009 – 70,873 miles
  • 2008 – 47,437 miles
  • 2007 – 42,104 miles
  • 2006 – 36,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,937 miles
    Test number
    556675210173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,937 miles (+46,941)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,937 miles
    Test number
    706318343502
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,996 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,996 miles
    Test number
    101098279250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    108688243260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail97,012 miles (+3,755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    145838443291
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass93,257 miles (+36)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    177217242272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  7. Fail93,221 miles (+5,910)3 failures1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    335423142278
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  8. Fail87,311 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,311 miles
    Test number
    119923241202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass87,311 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,311 miles
    Test number
    477943541222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,024 miles (+10,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    444955310276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass70,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    930159639252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail70,884 miles (+23,447)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    792739139204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass47,437 miles (+5,333)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    574399188051
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass42,104 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,104 miles
    Test number
    444104967029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    912705206044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S728 CUY

Does S728 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 CUY is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S728 CUY?
The MOT on S728 CUY is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 CUY done?
S728 CUY was recorded at 146,937 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
Has S728 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 CUY has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S728 CUY 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 S728 CUY find?
S728 CUY passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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