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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S744 MGMMOT history

S744 MGM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S744 MGM silver 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
140,232 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 MGM was last recorded at 140,232 miles on 22 May 2026, 6,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,595 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,637 miles
Average per year
5,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,232 miles
  • 2024 – 133,595 miles
  • 2023 – 129,742 miles
  • 2022 – 121,649 miles
  • 2021 – 113,746 miles
  • 2020 – 107,163 miles
  • 2019 – 99,811 miles
  • 2018 – 91,048 miles
  • 2017 – 83,119 miles
  • 2016 – 75,060 miles
  • 2015 – 66,584 miles
  • 2014 – 60,075 miles
  • 2013 – 53,322 miles
  • 2012 – 43,687 miles
  • 2011 – 33,898 miles
  • 2010 – 27,755 miles
  • 2009 – 23,625 miles
  • 2008 – 22,698 miles
  • 2007 – 21,931 miles
  • 2006 – 20,775 miles
  • 2005 – 19,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower outer sills has very slight damage but not excessive.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,232 miles (+6,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,232 miles
    Test number
    301213373823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower outer sills has very slight damage but not excessive.

  2. Pass133,595 miles (+3,853)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    772854007448
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged joining to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded next to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/air freshener

  3. Pass129,742 miles (+8,093)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,742 miles
    Test number
    664139155741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,649 miles (+7,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,649 miles
    Test number
    869431537611
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,746 miles (+6,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,746 miles
    Test number
    319456263991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,163 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    586907699803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,811 miles (+8,763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    217078228995
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,048 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,048 miles
    Test number
    822026981697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail90,907 miles (+7,788)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    231639446240
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    126881758048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail83,119 miles (+8,059)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    261217743209
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass75,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    649626778588
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail75,060 miles (+8,476)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    321146093133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass66,584 miles (+6,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    863022122606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,075 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    769493924230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass53,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    305468123491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail53,322 miles (+9,635)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    869968223254
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,687 miles (+9,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    148395632278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,898 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    576957731242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,755 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,755 miles
    Test number
    322639130429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,625 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,625 miles
    Test number
    572636979121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,698 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    463116578180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,931 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,931 miles
    Test number
    340789217436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,775 miles (+1,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,775 miles
    Test number
    722648726246
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly cracked on outer walls
    • NoteSlight movement in rear suspension arm bushes

  25. Pass19,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,415 miles
    Test number
    580257025268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 MGM

Does S744 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 MGM is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 MGM?
The MOT on S744 MGM is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 MGM done?
S744 MGM was recorded at 140,232 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,818 miles a year.
Has S744 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 MGM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S744 MGM 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 MGM find?
S744 MGM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides., and 2 more.

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