BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S72 JYWMOT history
S72 JYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 52,177 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S72 JYW
- 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
- 3 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S72 JYW was last recorded at 52,177 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 52,177 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,177 miles
- 2025 – 45,974 miles
- 2024 – 42,068 miles
- 2023 – 35,185 miles
- 2022 – 27,493 miles
- 2021 – 19,682 miles
- 2020 – 14,282 miles
- 2019 – 14,236 miles
- 2018 – 14,180 miles
- 2017 – 13,649 miles
- 2016 – 13,595 miles
- 2015 – 13,542 miles
- 2014 – 13,406 miles
- 2013 – 13,256 miles
- 2012 – 12,916 miles
- 2011 – 12,201 miles
- 2010 – 11,590 miles
- 2008 – 10,547 miles
- 2007 – 9,438 miles
- 2006 – 8,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,177 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 52,177 miles
- Test number
- 627938215085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail52,177 miles (+6,203)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,177 miles
- Test number
- 644702889950
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,974 miles (+3,906)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 45,974 miles
- Test number
- 172208424185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,068 miles (+6,883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 42,068 miles
- Test number
- 478962664671
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe becoming corrode at front section (near fuel filter) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mounting loose at gearbox connection (6.1.2 (a))
Pass35,185 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 35,185 miles
- Test number
- 317056960696
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail35,182 miles (+7,689)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,182 miles
- Test number
- 719480127340
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass27,493 miles (+7,811)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 27,493 miles
- Test number
- 628199145900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,682 miles (+5,400)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 19,682 miles
- Test number
- 672179599942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,282 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 14,282 miles
- Test number
- 395060682744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,236 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 14,236 miles
- Test number
- 943731609303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,180 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 14,180 miles
- Test number
- 446764430464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,649 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 13,649 miles
- Test number
- 308199697361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,595 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 13,595 miles
- Test number
- 812448142703
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Fail13,595 miles (+53)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,595 miles
- Test number
- 568264271395
- Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Pass13,542 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 13,542 miles
- Test number
- 327201615245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,406 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 13,406 miles
- Test number
- 357684704242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,256 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 13,256 miles
- Test number
- 488460093190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,916 miles (+715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 12,916 miles
- Test number
- 306414392154
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Pass12,201 miles (+611)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 12,201 miles
- Test number
- 768533771139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 11,590 miles
- Test number
- 613595670176
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 603521469170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,547 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 10,547 miles
- Test number
- 560882768194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,438 miles (+1,039)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 9,438 miles
- Test number
- 271513167494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 8,399 miles
- Test number
- 204668356163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,399 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,399 miles
- Test number
- 171087256131
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about S72 JYW
- Does S72 JYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 JYW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S72 JYW?
- The MOT on S72 JYW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S72 JYW done?
- S72 JYW was recorded at 52,177 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
- Has S72 JYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S72 JYW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S72 JYW 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 S72 JYW find?
- S72 JYW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted outer rim; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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