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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S73 AAOMOT history

S73 AAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S73 AAO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
150,927 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 AAO
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 AAO was last recorded at 150,927 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,635 miles · 18 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,927 miles
  • 2017 – 148,635 miles
  • 2016 – 145,535 miles
  • 2015 – 142,367 miles
  • 2014 – 139,649 miles
  • 2013 – 134,973 miles
  • 2012 – 129,815 miles
  • 2011 – 124,682 miles
  • 2010 – 121,394 miles
  • 2009 – 117,964 miles
  • 2008 – 112,851 miles
  • 2007 – 110,647 miles
  • 2006 – 107,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,927 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,927 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    487015946905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,635 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,635 miles
    Test number
    828542285873
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, corroding.

  3. Fail148,635 miles (+3,100)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,635 miles
    Test number
    812264549816
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, corroding.

  4. Pass145,535 miles (+3,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,535 miles
    Test number
    414353457545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Pass142,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    103216408430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,367 miles (+2,718)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    589263385557
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Fail139,649 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    288377814257
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass139,649 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    686187714213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,973 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,973 miles
    Test number
    278080023255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,815 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    277197522213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,682 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    906601331252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,394 miles
    Test number
    663988540186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass121,394 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    121,394 miles
    Test number
    922948940151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,964 miles
    Test number
    632288439173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,964 miles (+5,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,964 miles
    Test number
    292766539423
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass112,851 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    242886118455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass110,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,647 miles
    Test number
    292344647195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,646 miles (+3,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,646 miles
    Test number
    722108637165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass107,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    107,153 miles
    Test number
    500723646100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 AAO

Does S73 AAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 AAO expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 AAO?
The MOT on S73 AAO expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 AAO done?
S73 AAO was recorded at 150,927 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has S73 AAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 AAO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S73 AAO 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 S73 AAO find?
S73 AAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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