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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S729 MBLMOT history

S729 MBL is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

S729 MBL purple 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 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
157,585 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 MBL was last recorded at 157,585 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,459 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
5,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,585 miles
  • 2023 – 156,459 miles
  • 2022 – 156,449 miles
  • 2019 – 146,085 miles
  • 2018 – 134,982 miles
  • 2017 – 124,856 miles
  • 2016 – 113,625 miles
  • 2015 – 109,856 miles
  • 2014 – 103,803 miles
  • 2013 – 98,946 miles
  • 2012 – 93,735 miles
  • 2011 – 91,622 miles
  • 2010 – 81,923 miles
  • 2009 – 67,999 miles
  • 2008 – 58,114 miles
  • 2007 – 53,249 miles
  • 2006 – 47,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,585 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,585 miles (+1,126)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,585 miles
    Test number
    207625639163
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,459 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,459 miles
    Test number
    918144911396
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,449 miles (+10,364)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,449 miles
    Test number
    285951648859
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass146,085 miles (+11,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    770101922430
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,982 miles (+10,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    389292532489
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,856 miles (+11,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,856 miles
    Test number
    845443961604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,625 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    842043422584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,623 miles (+2,767)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    576319677643
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass109,856 miles (+6,053)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,856 miles
    Test number
    896596475195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust system is deteriated

  10. Pass103,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    288386774467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail103,803 miles (+4,857)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    505605974157
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    378851843223
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail98,946 miles (+5,211)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    979841943291
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass93,735 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    397670722209
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front outer rollbar bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe badly rusted
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  15. Fail93,735 miles (+2,113)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    495295812269
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front outer rollbar bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe badly rusted
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass91,622 miles (+162)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    979669531227
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension ball joint worn to excess
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusting
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  17. Fail91,460 miles (+9,537)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    119632031251
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension ball joint worn to excess
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusting
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  18. Pass81,923 miles (+13,924)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    182589830226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  19. Pass67,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    334810449219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,999 miles (+9,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    520810249238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass58,114 miles (+4,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    643392648229
    • NoteRear indicator light beginning to fade to white light.

  22. Pass53,249 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    980546437237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    441608436237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S729 MBL

Does S729 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 MBL expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 MBL?
The MOT on S729 MBL expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 MBL done?
S729 MBL was recorded at 157,585 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 5,921 miles a year.
Has S729 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 MBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on S729 MBL 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 S729 MBL find?
S729 MBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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