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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S72 WAOMOT history

S72 WAO is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

S72 WAO 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 2025
Mileage
133,820 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 WAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 WAO was last recorded at 133,820 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,732 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,820 miles
  • 2022 – 133,732 miles
  • 2021 – 132,805 miles
  • 2020 – 131,903 miles
  • 2019 – 130,749 miles
  • 2018 – 129,275 miles
  • 2017 – 109,320 miles
  • 2016 – 99,913 miles
  • 2015 – 88,703 miles
  • 2014 – 77,540 miles
  • 2012 – 68,512 miles
  • 2011 – 57,660 miles
  • 2010 – 46,709 miles
  • 2009 – 46,693 miles
  • 2008 – 39,088 miles
  • 2007 – 35,630 miles
  • 2006 – 32,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,820 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    882607789531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,732 miles (+1)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,732 miles
    Test number
    219062842628
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail133,731 miles (+926)2 major1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,731 miles
    Test number
    796765461186
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass132,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,805 miles
    Test number
    832158626322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,805 miles (+902)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,805 miles
    Test number
    246391022427
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,903 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,903 miles
    Test number
    383681651900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,749 miles
    Test number
    730018395828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,749 miles (+1,474)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,749 miles
    Test number
    139245656294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    531203056120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,275 miles (+80)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    270534298323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail129,195 miles (+19,875)4 dangerous10 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    945162753008
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar insecure n/s mounting point torn from body (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured anti roll bar mounting point torn from body (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rubber mounting has excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rubber mounting has excessive movent (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm badly worn inner edge to raised tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm badly worn inner edge to raised tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe in poor condition
    • AdvisoryParking brake application slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryRear number plate fading slightly

  12. Pass109,320 miles (+9,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,320 miles
    Test number
    427101649394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass99,913 miles (+11,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    483293879892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass88,703 miles (+11,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,703 miles
    Test number
    897478005060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOuter skin of rear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass77,540 miles (+9,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    876137604028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter casing of exhaust corroded but no leaks

  16. Pass68,512 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    445053962310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,660 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    176734961312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,349 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,349 miles
    Test number
    949947201027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,709 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    450164700085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail46,693 miles (+4,376)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    552765769372
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass42,317 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    904835709050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,088 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    992502408050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,630 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    893925707080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    554184606065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 WAO

Does S72 WAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 WAO expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 WAO?
The MOT on S72 WAO expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 WAO done?
S72 WAO was recorded at 133,820 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
Has S72 WAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 WAO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S72 WAO 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 WAO find?
S72 WAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front fog lamp not working; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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