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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S761 MGMMOT history

S761 MGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 129,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

S761 MGM 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 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
129,119 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 MGM
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 MGM was last recorded at 129,119 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,108 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,119 miles
  • 2017 – 117,648 miles
  • 2009 – 114,004 miles
  • 2007 – 111,468 miles
  • 2006 – 103,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,119 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front subframe surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear subframe surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,119 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    591897493827
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,108 miles (+11,460)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    151217217128
    • MajorBoot lid insecure not opening (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    811663685176
    • AdvisoryFront subframe surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion

  4. Fail117,648 miles (+3,644)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    362359550479
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion

  5. Pass114,004 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,004 miles
    Test number
    172675489436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,468 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    900099867220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    103,610 miles
    Test number
    934647576245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S761 MGM

Does S761 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 MGM expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 MGM?
The MOT on S761 MGM expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 MGM done?
S761 MGM was recorded at 129,119 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has S761 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 MGM has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S761 MGM 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 S761 MGM find?
S761 MGM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front fog light not working; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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