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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S753 KANMOT history

S753 KAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S753 KAN blue 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,780 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 KAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 KAN was last recorded at 175,780 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 10,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,825 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,955 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,780 miles
  • 2025 – 164,825 miles
  • 2024 – 157,073 miles
  • 2023 – 150,435 miles
  • 2020 – 148,846 miles
  • 2019 – 144,345 miles
  • 2018 – 141,184 miles
  • 2017 – 137,098 miles
  • 2016 – 133,691 miles
  • 2015 – 132,139 miles
  • 2014 – 129,855 miles
  • 2013 – 125,304 miles
  • 2012 – 117,821 miles
  • 2011 – 108,218 miles
  • 2010 – 100,660 miles
  • 2009 – 92,703 miles
  • 2008 – 85,930 miles
  • 2007 – 79,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,780 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,780 miles (+10,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,780 miles
    Test number
    433718826772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,825 miles (+7,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,825 miles
    Test number
    976281248845
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,073 miles (+6,638)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,073 miles
    Test number
    891786235128
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,435 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,435 miles
    Test number
    519425043319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,846 miles (+4,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,846 miles
    Test number
    403631401666
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,345 miles (+3,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,345 miles
    Test number
    500502667731
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,184 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,184 miles
    Test number
    844666640721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,098 miles (+3,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,098 miles
    Test number
    124251109269
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass133,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,691 miles
    Test number
    798660804341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,691 miles (+1,552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,691 miles
    Test number
    313288245626
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass132,139 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    138086545242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,855 miles (+4,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,855 miles
    Test number
    665666544235
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass125,304 miles (+7,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    158666443274
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail117,821 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    188668042292
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass117,821 miles (+277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    595728242231
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass117,544 miles (+9,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,544 miles
    Test number
    395802312418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass108,218 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    328080711248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer edge close to the legal limit

  18. Fail108,218 miles (+7,558)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    816150711220
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass100,660 miles (+7,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    164767190104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,703 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    320634399106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail92,676 miles (+6,746)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    872647789196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,930 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    814043388153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail85,930 miles (+6,567)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    924293288139
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass79,363 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,363 miles
    Test number
    802684677147
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteIndicators fadding
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose lightly chafted

Questions about S753 KAN

Does S753 KAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 KAN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S753 KAN?
The MOT on S753 KAN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 KAN done?
S753 KAN was recorded at 175,780 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has S753 KAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 KAN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S753 KAN 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 S753 KAN find?
S753 KAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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