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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S731 APAMOT history

S731 APA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

S731 APA blue 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 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
116,942 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 APA was last recorded at 116,942 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 12,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,317 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
12,625 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,942 miles
  • 2022 – 104,317 miles
  • 2021 – 88,147 miles
  • 2020 – 79,975 miles
  • 2018 – 77,363 miles
  • 2017 – 75,508 miles
  • 2016 – 72,949 miles
  • 2015 – 70,374 miles
  • 2014 – 65,992 miles
  • 2013 – 63,987 miles
  • 2012 – 61,903 miles
  • 2011 – 59,275 miles
  • 2010 – 56,824 miles
  • 2009 – 56,380 miles
  • 2008 – 55,873 miles
  • 2007 – 55,117 miles
  • 2006 – 53,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,942 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,942 miles (+12,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,942 miles
    Test number
    843517633473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,317 miles (+16,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,317 miles
    Test number
    484221926996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,147 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    299101678171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass79,975 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    911531535063
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail79,975 miles (+2,612)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    439315064140
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    832562965471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heatshield partially insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on edges of tread

  7. Fail77,363 miles (+1,855)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    884612066876
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heatshield partially insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on edges of tread

  8. Pass75,508 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    369250530173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    819993952144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail72,949 miles (+2,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    727008643137
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake little or no effort (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass70,374 miles (+4,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    215242465166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass65,992 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    508784774143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,987 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,987 miles
    Test number
    346275073139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,903 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    925582872130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,275 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    517237861178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,824 miles (+444)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    614020960132
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Pass56,380 miles (+507)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    214346669465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.

  18. Pass55,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    931745578197
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  19. Fail55,873 miles (+756)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    320703178115
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass55,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    903954367172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,117 miles (+1,633)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    903684267128
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass53,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    722698176105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 APA

Does S731 APA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S731 APA expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S731 APA?
The MOT on S731 APA expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S731 APA done?
S731 APA was recorded at 116,942 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has S731 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 APA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S731 APA 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 S731 APA find?
S731 APA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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