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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S733 MLNMOT history

S733 MLN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S733 MLN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,100 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S733 MLN
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
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S733 MLN was last recorded at 191,100 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,520 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,580 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,100 miles
  • 2025 – 186,520 miles
  • 2024 – 181,093 miles
  • 2023 – 174,772 miles
  • 2022 – 170,480 miles
  • 2021 – 164,940 miles
  • 2020 – 160,547 miles
  • 2014 – 160,509 miles
  • 2013 – 151,004 miles
  • 2012 – 138,421 miles
  • 2011 – 124,141 miles
  • 2010 – 110,679 miles
  • 2009 – 106,434 miles
  • 2007 – 100,645 miles
  • 2006 – 99,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front floor

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.

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,100 miles (+4,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,100 miles
    Test number
    359877717390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front floor

  2. Pass186,520 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,520 miles
    Test number
    489940135726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,093 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,093 miles
    Test number
    148562223627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,772 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,772 miles
    Test number
    342448911800
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail174,772 miles (+4,292)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,772 miles
    Test number
    236212401357
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass170,480 miles (+5,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,480 miles
    Test number
    648972574468
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,940 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,940 miles
    Test number
    620893922054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass160,547 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,547 miles
    Test number
    529669963887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail160,509 miles (+9,505)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,509 miles
    Test number
    305172614102
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  10. Pass151,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    227610223199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,004 miles (+12,583)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    247759713409
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass138,421 miles (+14,280)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    389485222197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    885203321152
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass124,141 miles (+13,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    966143121171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,679 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    163724620186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,434 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    572964089051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    674652957124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,498 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    234222657427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,460 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    263142256111
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about S733 MLN

Does S733 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S733 MLN is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S733 MLN?
The MOT on S733 MLN is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S733 MLN done?
S733 MLN was recorded at 191,100 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has S733 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S733 MLN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S733 MLN 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 S733 MLN find?
S733 MLN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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