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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S730 AKCMOT history

S730 AKC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

S730 AKC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 AKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 AKC was last recorded at 49,963 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,459 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,963 miles
  • 2025 – 49,459 miles
  • 2024 – 48,597 miles
  • 2023 – 47,618 miles
  • 2022 – 46,033 miles
  • 2021 – 44,052 miles
  • 2020 – 43,178 miles
  • 2019 – 41,561 miles
  • 2018 – 39,848 miles
  • 2017 – 38,004 miles
  • 2016 – 35,791 miles
  • 2015 – 33,577 miles
  • 2014 – 31,440 miles
  • 2013 – 29,146 miles
  • 2011 – 26,800 miles
  • 2010 – 20,743 miles
  • 2009 – 17,826 miles
  • 2008 – 15,765 miles
  • 2006 – 12,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySeveral Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear wheel arches are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,963 miles (+504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,963 miles
    Test number
    978206939625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeveral Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

  2. Pass49,459 miles (+862)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    767873579472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass48,597 miles (+979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    691588884623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe to tank clip corroded

  4. Pass47,618 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    194106052507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,033 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    126755205027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,052 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    183920524413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,178 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    615239862073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass41,561 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    182834803186
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill has surface corrosion at jacking points

  9. Fail41,524 miles (+1,676)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,524 miles
    Test number
    949840017174
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn *'D' Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *'D' bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Slight corrosion [In Wing]* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Bottom ball joint that connects to hub* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill has surface corrosion at jacking points

  10. Pass39,848 miles (+1,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    710194544982
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have heavily cracked tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at side of fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at side of fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass38,004 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,004 miles
    Test number
    598953605989
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

  12. Fail38,003 miles (+2,212)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    502179463722
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

  13. Pass35,791 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    194513032965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,577 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,577 miles
    Test number
    485425115001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,440 miles (+2,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    869992924037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass29,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    127572833475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,146 miles (+2,346)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    917452333030
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBrake reaction bushes weak.
    • NoteSlight play in O/S of steering rack.

  18. Pass26,800 miles (+2,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    345544451333
    • NoteFront pads low.

  19. Fail23,888 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    466970021087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass23,888 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    595980421009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    601809210089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,743 miles (+2,917)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    283988010070
    • FailureNearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyre treads getting low.

  23. Pass17,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    424669409059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,826 miles (+2,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    612909509058
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass15,765 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,765 miles
    Test number
    192048418063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,138 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,138 miles
    Test number
    264691136325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,767 miles
    Test number
    280418216068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S730 AKC

Does S730 AKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S730 AKC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S730 AKC?
The MOT on S730 AKC is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S730 AKC done?
S730 AKC was recorded at 49,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has S730 AKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 AKC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S730 AKC 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 S730 AKC find?
S730 AKC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch, and 2 more.

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