BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S75 DHTMOT history
S75 DHT is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 136,046 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S75 DHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S75 DHT was last recorded at 136,046 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 14,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 121,585 miles · 7 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 14,461 miles
- Average per year
- 4,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,046 miles
- 2023 – 121,585 miles
- 2022 – 116,660 miles
- 2021 – 112,570 miles
- 2020 – 108,163 miles
- 2019 – 103,443 miles
- 2018 – 98,802 miles
- 2017 – 94,156 miles
- 2016 – 83,816 miles
- 2015 – 79,007 miles
- 2014 – 76,744 miles
- 2013 – 74,096 miles
- 2012 – 70,387 miles
- 2011 – 68,483 miles
- 2010 – 66,013 miles
- 2009 – 63,156 miles
- 2008 – 60,086 miles
- 2007 – 57,407 miles
- 2006 – 54,523 miles
- 2005 – 45,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,046 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,046 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 136,046 miles
- Test number
- 463409015765
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,036 miles (+14,451)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,036 miles
- Test number
- 465122747024
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,585 miles (+4,925)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,585 miles
- Test number
- 176097399737
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,660 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,660 miles
- Test number
- 683785440470
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPark brake didn't achieve lock up when tested
Pass112,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 112,570 miles
- Test number
- 108163611728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,570 miles (+4,407)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,570 miles
- Test number
- 522836236641
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass108,163 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 108,163 miles
- Test number
- 339764698807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,443 miles (+4,641)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,443 miles
- Test number
- 212327655494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,802 miles (+4,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 98,802 miles
- Test number
- 929915819810
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,156 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,156 miles
- Test number
- 779587071166
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin faces up (2.4.G.2)
Fail94,156 miles (+10,340)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,156 miles
- Test number
- 657011579971
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin faces up (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,816 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 83,816 miles
- Test number
- 581602015792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,804 miles (+4,797)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,804 miles
- Test number
- 299664498328
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass79,007 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,007 miles
- Test number
- 795464024924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise tracking check
Fail79,007 miles (+2,263)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,007 miles
- Test number
- 216941392139
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 76,744 miles
- Test number
- 128858784201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,744 miles (+2,648)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,744 miles
- Test number
- 707257084220
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass74,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 74,096 miles
- Test number
- 566494983286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,093 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,093 miles
- Test number
- 555924983244
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass70,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,387 miles
- Test number
- 316099682499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,384 miles (+1,901)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,384 miles
- Test number
- 866059382205
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass68,483 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,483 miles
- Test number
- 396981991236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,013 miles (+2,857)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 66,013 miles
- Test number
- 773455400313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,156 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 63,156 miles
- Test number
- 774617869203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,086 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,086 miles
- Test number
- 390513558447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,407 miles (+2,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 57,407 miles
- Test number
- 211958167284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,523 miles (+133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,523 miles
- Test number
- 692305656288
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,390 miles (+8,894)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,390 miles
- Test number
- 894976726228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 45,496 miles
- Test number
- 940265845212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S75 DHT
- Does S75 DHT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S75 DHT expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S75 DHT?
- The MOT on S75 DHT expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S75 DHT done?
- S75 DHT was recorded at 136,046 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 4,637 miles a year.
- Has S75 DHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S75 DHT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S75 DHT 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 S75 DHT find?
- S75 DHT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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