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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S741 ANUMOT history

S741 ANU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S741 ANU 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,618 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 ANU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 ANU was last recorded at 95,618 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,213 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,405 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,618 miles
  • 2025 – 88,213 miles
  • 2023 – 87,154 miles
  • 2022 – 85,730 miles
  • 2021 – 81,868 miles
  • 2018 – 81,740 miles
  • 2017 – 81,733 miles
  • 2016 – 79,245 miles
  • 2015 – 76,910 miles
  • 2014 – 74,705 miles
  • 2013 – 74,693 miles
  • 2011 – 73,831 miles
  • 2010 – 69,672 miles
  • 2009 – 64,930 miles
  • 2008 – 60,658 miles
  • 2007 – 54,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,618 miles (+7,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    872297743733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,213 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,213 miles
    Test number
    555166372936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear inner sills (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded-all brake pipes corroded-under body corroded-exhaust emissions high past on second idle

  3. Fail88,213 miles (+1,059)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,213 miles
    Test number
    404616591576
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear inner sills (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded-all brake pipes corroded-under body corroded-exhaust emissions high past on second idle

  4. Pass87,154 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    712082098698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail87,112 miles (+1,382)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    482955984633
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outer edge,very very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges badly cracked and very very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,730 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    461864459726
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract

  7. Fail85,730 miles (+3,862)3 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    931311062400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract

  8. Pass81,868 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,868 miles
    Test number
    447156956401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,740 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    773094353340
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass81,733 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    504855788699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,245 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,245 miles
    Test number
    383110214003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,910 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    775481975104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,705 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    245218544450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail74,693 miles (+862)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,693 miles
    Test number
    176743253275
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,831 miles (+4,159)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    287754221114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass69,672 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    432710990098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass64,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    533952769032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,930 miles (+4,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    664432169065
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass60,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    174545068411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail60,658 miles (+6,619)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    482077658081
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    493844307082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S741 ANU

Does S741 ANU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S741 ANU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S741 ANU?
The MOT on S741 ANU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S741 ANU done?
S741 ANU was recorded at 95,618 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has S741 ANU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 ANU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S741 ANU 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 S741 ANU find?
S741 ANU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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