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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S746 FOJMOT history

S746 FOJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

S746 FOJ blue 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 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
181,562 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 FOJ was last recorded at 181,562 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2010: 135,125 miles, lower than 149,197 miles on 24 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,756 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
2,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,562 miles
  • 2022 – 177,756 miles
  • 2021 – 172,718 miles
  • 2020 – 167,498 miles
  • 2019 – 164,707 miles
  • 2017 – 162,703 miles
  • 2016 – 160,849 miles
  • 2015 – 158,190 miles
  • 2014 – 157,439 miles
  • 2012 – 156,400 miles
  • 2010 – 153,210 miles
  • 2009 – 149,197 miles
  • 2008 – 145,646 miles
  • 2007 – 141,699 miles
  • 2006 – 137,993 miles
  • 2005 – 131,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,562 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,562 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    181,562 miles
    Test number
    395973417565
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass177,756 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,756 miles
    Test number
    140764755016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,718 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,718 miles
    Test number
    147091746254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,498 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,498 miles
    Test number
    369652390575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail167,494 miles (+2,787)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,494 miles
    Test number
    897370253684
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,707 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,707 miles
    Test number
    508709091689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,703 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    162,703 miles
    Test number
    404887421228
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail162,702 miles (+1,853)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,702 miles
    Test number
    225686210888
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass160,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,849 miles
    Test number
    180724488075
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail160,849 miles (+2,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,849 miles
    Test number
    995001854872
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass158,190 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,190 miles
    Test number
    717555155056
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure .Slight corrosion on top of shocks by body mounts

  12. Fail158,189 miles (+750)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,189 miles
    Test number
    378334455002
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure .Slight corrosion on top of shocks by body mounts

  13. Pass157,439 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    228368804089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail157,438 miles (+1,038)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,438 miles
    Test number
    977946204071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass156,400 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    156,400 miles
    Test number
    119045402268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Fail156,387 miles (+3,177)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,387 miles
    Test number
    558578882075
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass153,210 miles (+18,085)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    153,210 miles
    Test number
    954850410347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail135,125 miles (-14,072)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,125 miles
    Test number
    452313800477
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass149,197 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    149,197 miles
    Test number
    320247099284
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail149,197 miles (+3,551)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,197 miles
    Test number
    190977799246
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass145,646 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    145,646 miles
    Test number
    384465808392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,699 miles
    Test number
    931756497254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,698 miles (+3,705)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,698 miles
    Test number
    873663397273
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass137,993 miles (+6,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    252371406396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass131,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    943802305332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 FOJ

Does S746 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 FOJ expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 FOJ?
The MOT on S746 FOJ expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 FOJ done?
S746 FOJ was recorded at 181,562 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 2,912 miles a year.
Has S746 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 FOJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S746 FOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S746 FOJ find?
S746 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pad(s) wearing thin both front; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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