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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S736 MBLMOT history

S736 MBL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

S736 MBL 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 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
56,883 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 MBL was last recorded at 56,883 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,743 miles · 30 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,883 miles
  • 2022 – 56,743 miles
  • 2021 – 56,648 miles
  • 2020 – 56,455 miles
  • 2019 – 55,813 miles
  • 2018 – 53,985 miles
  • 2017 – 52,269 miles
  • 2016 – 51,036 miles
  • 2015 – 48,778 miles
  • 2014 – 46,598 miles
  • 2013 – 43,946 miles
  • 2012 – 41,178 miles
  • 2011 – 35,626 miles
  • 2010 – 30,927 miles
  • 2009 – 27,732 miles
  • 2008 – 25,139 miles
  • 2007 – 23,317 miles
  • 2006 – 21,655 miles
  • 2005 – 19,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,883 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    161757618460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  2. Pass56,743 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    875577645545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,648 miles (+193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    901643397385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass56,455 miles (+642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,455 miles
    Test number
    869065391698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    304336698633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail55,813 miles (+1,828)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    393821903444
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass53,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    363278674637
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail53,985 miles (+1,716)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    886792544766
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass52,269 miles (+1,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    552482054070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing in tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass51,036 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,036 miles
    Test number
    142247747909
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken, system secure.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail51,018 miles (+2,240)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    448206816900
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass48,778 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    755423525277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass46,598 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    716655724232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass43,946 miles (+2,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    928884923252
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass41,178 miles (+5,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    439694212244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass35,626 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    386463601401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail35,625 miles (+4,698)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    686642401285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass30,927 miles (+3,195)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,927 miles
    Test number
    520010300241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly smeary.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre showing signs of ageing, starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight Engine oil leaks from area at rear of rocker cover.

  19. Pass27,732 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,732 miles
    Test number
    594831219286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,139 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    290158318265
    • 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)

  21. Pass23,317 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    321572127213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,655 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    143771926202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    621237125272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,634 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,634 miles
    Test number
    833157125212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S736 MBL

Does S736 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S736 MBL expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S736 MBL?
The MOT on S736 MBL expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S736 MBL done?
S736 MBL was recorded at 56,883 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has S736 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 MBL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S736 MBL 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 S736 MBL find?
S736 MBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre perished.

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