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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S735 FANMOT history

S735 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

S735 FAN 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,968 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 FAN was last recorded at 124,968 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,969 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,968 miles
  • 2025 – 122,969 miles
  • 2024 – 121,430 miles
  • 2023 – 118,656 miles
  • 2022 – 115,429 miles
  • 2021 – 110,710 miles
  • 2020 – 107,291 miles
  • 2019 – 104,255 miles
  • 2018 – 100,893 miles
  • 2017 – 97,790 miles
  • 2016 – 93,504 miles
  • 2015 – 91,214 miles
  • 2014 – 88,600 miles
  • 2013 – 85,037 miles
  • 2011 – 85,033 miles
  • 2009 – 72,202 miles
  • 2008 – 42,820 miles
  • 2007 – 28,335 miles
  • 2006 – 24,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,968 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Coolant leak radiator leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,968 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,968 miles
    Test number
    919664378812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,969 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    361784760095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,430 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    180416361361
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail121,416 miles (+2,760)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    123224371489
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass118,656 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    183483972782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,429 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,429 miles
    Test number
    720933305039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,710 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    209542373878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,648 miles (+3,357)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    310975023938
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,291 miles (+3,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    898970618455
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass104,255 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    397916790670
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass100,893 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    113219211441
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass97,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    785943810054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,790 miles (+4,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    406984927953
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass93,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    787308973165
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail93,504 miles (+2,290)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    550447705924
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass91,214 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    725601595055
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail91,212 miles (+2,612)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    147919785452
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass88,600 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    498218094025
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass85,037 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    147865613100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass85,033 miles (+12,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    577696411262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass72,202 miles (+29,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,202 miles
    Test number
    973663039286
    • NoteRear offside coil spring needs further investigation, cannot inspect fully with wheel on

  22. Pass42,820 miles (+14,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    383089598153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,335 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    133811207233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    534826506227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S735 FAN

Does S735 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S735 FAN is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S735 FAN?
The MOT on S735 FAN is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S735 FAN done?
S735 FAN was recorded at 124,968 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has S735 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 FAN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S735 FAN 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 FAN find?
S735 FAN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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