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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S745 APAMOT history

S745 APA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S745 APA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
73,297 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 APA
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
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 APA was last recorded at 73,297 miles on 18 May 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,255 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,297 miles
  • 2025 – 73,255 miles
  • 2017 – 73,049 miles
  • 2016 – 72,736 miles
  • 2015 – 72,218 miles
  • 2014 – 71,723 miles
  • 2013 – 70,978 miles
  • 2012 – 66,125 miles
  • 2010 – 58,906 miles
  • 2009 – 55,812 miles
  • 2008 – 54,166 miles
  • 2007 – 50,306 miles
  • 2006 – 45,395 miles
  • 2005 – 43,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,297 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    619118268129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass73,255 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    821646664917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,049 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,049 miles
    Test number
    314500393590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Pass72,736 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    546920991337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,218 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    228969955483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,723 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    839302164132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,978 miles (+4,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    529476753183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass66,125 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    639495742184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAge Cracking on Both Rear and OSF Tyres
    • NoteExhaust Heatshield Loose

  9. Fail66,125 miles (+7,219)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    939505642117
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAge Cracking on Both Rear and OSF Tyres
    • NoteExhaust Heatshield Loose

  10. Pass58,906 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    792636410323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,812 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    711827319393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has slight water ingress

  12. Pass55,812 miles (+1,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    811647019304
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has slight water ingress

  13. Pass54,166 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    850908518367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,306 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    831313817339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    500794616336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,395 miles (+1,915)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    802834916326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass43,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    783051025320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,480 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    802441125311
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S745 APA

Does S745 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 APA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 APA?
The MOT on S745 APA is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 APA done?
S745 APA was recorded at 73,297 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,455 miles a year.
Has S745 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 APA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2012.
Has the mileage on S745 APA 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 S745 APA find?
S745 APA passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear 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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