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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S744 FVLMOT history

S744 FVL is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

S744 FVL purple 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 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
140,979 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 FVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 FVL was last recorded at 140,979 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,971 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,979 miles
  • 2024 – 139,114 miles
  • 2023 – 134,109 miles
  • 2022 – 128,617 miles
  • 2021 – 125,480 miles
  • 2019 – 122,008 miles
  • 2013 – 120,622 miles
  • 2012 – 110,173 miles
  • 2011 – 106,822 miles
  • 2010 – 101,555 miles
  • 2009 – 97,007 miles
  • 2008 – 92,679 miles
  • 2007 – 87,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,979 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,979 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,979 miles
    Test number
    326260430404
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,971 miles (+1,857)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,971 miles
    Test number
    189334242064
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,114 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,114 miles
    Test number
    374991365474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,109 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,109 miles
    Test number
    252336766428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass128,617 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,617 miles
    Test number
    123706448773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail128,609 miles (+3,129)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,609 miles
    Test number
    362777982111
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass125,480 miles (+3,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    481960034551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass122,008 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    745613401175
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle very low

  9. Fail122,008 miles (+1,386)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    549747241432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle very low

  10. Pass120,622 miles (+10,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,622 miles
    Test number
    886918933092
    • 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)

  11. Fail110,173 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    199115542049
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,173 miles (+3,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    288685942004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,822 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    968288831014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,555 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    782772330010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,007 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    97,007 miles
    Test number
    932603439092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,679 miles (+5,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    682373928039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,586 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    143226107484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,571 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    291265607024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISORY. O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Questions about S744 FVL

Does S744 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 FVL expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 FVL?
The MOT on S744 FVL expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 FVL done?
S744 FVL was recorded at 140,979 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has S744 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 FVL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S744 FVL 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 S744 FVL find?
S744 FVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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