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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S747 NLTMOT history

S747 NLT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

S747 NLT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
147,369 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 NLT
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
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 NLT was last recorded at 147,369 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,358 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,369 miles
  • 2021 – 135,944 miles
  • 2019 – 132,297 miles
  • 2018 – 128,374 miles
  • 2017 – 123,374 miles
  • 2016 – 121,735 miles
  • 2015 – 111,894 miles
  • 2014 – 104,386 miles
  • 2013 – 97,961 miles
  • 2012 – 90,892 miles
  • 2011 – 84,981 miles
  • 2010 – 76,977 miles
  • 2009 – 70,700 miles
  • 2008 – 67,032 miles
  • 2007 – 64,458 miles
  • 2006 – 62,185 miles
  • 2005 – 58,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,369 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap inop (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,369 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,369 miles
    Test number
    221052594202
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap inop (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,358 miles (+11,414)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,358 miles
    Test number
    194175925863
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap inop (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,944 miles (+3,647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    696214865559
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass132,297 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,297 miles
    Test number
    790887546194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,297 miles (+3)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,297 miles
    Test number
    993009165352
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,294 miles (+3,920)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    484017492120
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,374 miles (+5,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    237409371444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass123,374 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    387885386073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass121,735 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,735 miles
    Test number
    289529011856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside head light dull
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail121,694 miles (+281)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    761401975686
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail121,413 miles (+9,519)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    296720525785
    • FailureFront Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure MAIN BEAM BULB LOOSE IN HEADLAMP UNIT. (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE,OF DISC (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass111,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    342357120885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point corroded and weakened

  13. Fail111,894 miles (+7,508)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    763991572553
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point corroded and weakened

  14. Pass104,386 miles (+6,425)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    129387704337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAuxillary belt perished/cracked

  15. Pass97,961 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    936690813368
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiperblades slightly smearing

  16. Fail97,961 miles (+7,069)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    186410613307
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiperblades slightly smearing

  17. Pass90,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    796913312353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,889 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    639673012315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,889 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    837773512393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,981 miles (+8,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    296626901377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass76,977 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    702293910331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,973 miles (+6,273)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    551379800370
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass70,700 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    124929499229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,032 miles (+2,574)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    424123108339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating
    • NoteWear in nearside front lower swivel

  25. Pass64,458 miles (+2,273)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    122343887299
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes getting corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

  26. Pass62,185 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    762082596281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail62,182 miles (+3,193)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,182 miles
    Test number
    362871696282
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass58,989 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    203118405338
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside front wearing on outer edge.

Questions about S747 NLT

Does S747 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 NLT expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 NLT?
The MOT on S747 NLT expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 NLT done?
S747 NLT was recorded at 147,369 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has S747 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 NLT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S747 NLT 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 S747 NLT find?
S747 NLT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap inop; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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