BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
S73 GROMOT history
S73 GRO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,716 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 GRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 GRO was last recorded at 117,716 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Sept 2021: 111,006 miles, lower than 111,600 miles on 1 Sept 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,704 miles · 4 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,716 miles
- 2024 – 117,704 miles
- 2022 – 113,198 miles
- 2021 – 111,006 miles
- 2020 – 107,722 miles
- 2019 – 95,954 miles
- 2017 – 66,858 miles
- 2016 – 65,982 miles
- 2013 – 64,930 miles
- 2012 – 63,370 miles
- 2011 – 61,035 miles
- 2010 – 58,082 miles
- 2009 – 56,515 miles
- 2008 – 52,644 miles
- 2007 – 47,252 miles
- 2006 – 42,453 miles
- 2005 – 40,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,716 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Feb 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,716 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,716 miles
- Test number
- 559010193090
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail117,716 miles (+12)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,716 miles
- Test number
- 962935782614
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,704 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,704 miles
- Test number
- 978345414779
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail117,704 miles (+4,506)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,704 miles
- Test number
- 973475611658
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass113,198 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,198 miles
- Test number
- 984905721452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,006 miles (-594)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 111,006 miles
- Test number
- 323133216682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,600 miles (+3,878)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,600 miles
- Test number
- 319118231164
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,722 miles (+11,768)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 107,722 miles
- Test number
- 647456293749
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,954 miles (+29,096)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 95,954 miles
- Test number
- 254400723032
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,858 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,858 miles
- Test number
- 961266859237
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail66,858 miles (+876)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,858 miles
- Test number
- 368909531383
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,982 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,982 miles
- Test number
- 340997845308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail64,930 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 369522143184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,930 miles (+1,560)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 935292143141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,370 miles
- Test number
- 948044042171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,370 miles (+2,335)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,370 miles
- Test number
- 205584342104
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,035 miles (+2,953)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,035 miles
- Test number
- 417333251195
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,082 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 58,082 miles
- Test number
- 843278450191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 56,515 miles
- Test number
- 694521449185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,515 miles (+3,871)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,515 miles
- Test number
- 760671549175
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,644 miles (+5,392)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 52,644 miles
- Test number
- 290677758456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,252 miles (+4,799)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 47,252 miles
- Test number
- 593132057018
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass42,453 miles (+1,917)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,453 miles
- Test number
- 920747526033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2006
- Odometer
- 40,536 miles
- Test number
- 792433445317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S73 GRO
- Does S73 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 GRO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S73 GRO?
- The MOT on S73 GRO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S73 GRO done?
- S73 GRO was recorded at 117,716 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
- Has S73 GRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 GRO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S73 GRO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S73 GRO find?
- S73 GRO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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