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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S72 KDFMOT history

S72 KDF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S72 KDF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,485 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 KDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 KDF was last recorded at 151,485 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,242 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
1,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,485 miles
  • 2025 – 151,242 miles
  • 2024 – 151,109 miles
  • 2023 – 150,916 miles
  • 2022 – 150,353 miles
  • 2021 – 149,815 miles
  • 2020 – 149,243 miles
  • 2019 – 148,935 miles
  • 2018 – 148,393 miles
  • 2014 – 143,696 miles
  • 2012 – 143,267 miles
  • 2011 – 139,334 miles
  • 2010 – 128,737 miles
  • 2009 – 127,089 miles
  • 2008 – 126,999 miles
  • 2007 – 121,956 miles
  • 2006 – 114,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,485 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,485 miles
    Test number
    690784733797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,242 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,242 miles
    Test number
    725378137476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,109 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,109 miles
    Test number
    219889712582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,916 miles (+563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,916 miles
    Test number
    676030581099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass150,353 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,353 miles
    Test number
    564662930445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,815 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,815 miles
    Test number
    437464251244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,243 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,243 miles
    Test number
    227413049132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,935 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,935 miles
    Test number
    618598696468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,393 miles (+4,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,393 miles
    Test number
    856935395771
    • AdvisoryTracking out of alignment

  10. Pass143,696 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    918651594163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,681 miles (+414)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,681 miles
    Test number
    618674274164
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass143,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    479414072158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,267 miles (+3,933)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    147351472101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass139,334 miles (+10,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    276893151165
    • 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)

  15. Pass128,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    128,737 miles
    Test number
    183985240109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,737 miles (+1,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,737 miles
    Test number
    613345240183
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass127,089 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    234011159442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,054 miles (+55)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    130916809498
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Fail126,999 miles (+5,043)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    313412118419
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass121,956 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    914108697137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,592 miles (+7,499)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    831312597124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass114,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    360325306257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 KDF

Does S72 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 KDF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S72 KDF?
The MOT on S72 KDF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 KDF done?
S72 KDF was recorded at 151,485 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,863 miles a year.
Has S72 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 KDF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on S72 KDF 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 KDF find?
S72 KDF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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