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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S735 ESFMOT history

S735 ESF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

S735 ESF silver 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 Jun 2025
Mileage
160,888 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 ESF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 ESF was last recorded at 160,888 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,208 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,888 miles
  • 2023 – 160,208 miles
  • 2022 – 159,535 miles
  • 2021 – 158,817 miles
  • 2020 – 158,814 miles
  • 2019 – 157,526 miles
  • 2018 – 156,260 miles
  • 2017 – 154,779 miles
  • 2016 – 149,546 miles
  • 2015 – 145,703 miles
  • 2014 – 141,058 miles
  • 2013 – 135,219 miles
  • 2012 – 129,250 miles
  • 2011 – 123,440 miles
  • 2010 – 117,712 miles
  • 2009 – 111,037 miles
  • 2008 – 103,839 miles
  • 2007 – 96,403 miles
  • 2006 – 88,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch floor and side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear arch outer sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,888 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,888 miles
    Test number
    700370162691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch floor and side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,208 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,208 miles
    Test number
    644967394044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    209591019183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail159,535 miles (+718)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    546764398648
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,817 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    391706750138
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,817 miles (+3)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    277743673145
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,814 miles
    Test number
    191549366518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail158,814 miles (+1,288)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,814 miles
    Test number
    993567135435
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,526 miles (+1,266)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,526 miles
    Test number
    941492970645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,260 miles
    Test number
    849694429926
    • AdvisoryFront inner wings outwith prescribed area coroded

  11. Fail156,260 miles (+1,481)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,260 miles
    Test number
    130945824145
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront inner wings outwith prescribed area coroded

  12. Pass154,779 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,779 miles
    Test number
    209664797897
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail154,779 miles (+5,233)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,779 miles
    Test number
    357884016974
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass149,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    770250598029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail149,546 miles (+3,843)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    911716217854
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass145,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,703 miles
    Test number
    106822415032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,703 miles (+4,645)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,703 miles
    Test number
    809299805080
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass141,058 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,058 miles
    Test number
    658616104007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail141,054 miles (+5,835)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    917383004018
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass135,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    549871723002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail135,219 miles (+5,969)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    139851413467
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass129,250 miles (+5,810)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    676813822034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass123,440 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    975202811092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,712 miles
    Test number
    681745420094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,712 miles (+6,675)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,712 miles
    Test number
    562245610085
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass111,037 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    414486319006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass103,839 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    134968918443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass96,403 miles (+8,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    742662317022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass88,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    761104626058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    883090226035
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S735 ESF

Does S735 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S735 ESF expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S735 ESF?
The MOT on S735 ESF expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S735 ESF done?
S735 ESF was recorded at 160,888 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has S735 ESF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 ESF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S735 ESF 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 S735 ESF find?
S735 ESF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch floor and side inner sills; offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing, and 1 more.

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