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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S762 NLWMOT history

S762 NLW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

S762 NLW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
149,562 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S762 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S762 NLW was last recorded at 149,562 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2020: 41,625 miles, lower than 149,465 miles on 3 Aug 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,526 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,562 miles
  • 2023 – 149,526 miles
  • 2020 – 149,521 miles
  • 2019 – 149,465 miles
  • 2018 – 148,758 miles
  • 2017 – 147,638 miles
  • 2016 – 146,699 miles
  • 2015 – 145,627 miles
  • 2014 – 144,357 miles
  • 2013 – 143,068 miles
  • 2012 – 141,570 miles
  • 2011 – 140,225 miles
  • 2010 – 138,712 miles
  • 2009 – 137,376 miles
  • 2008 – 134,747 miles
  • 2007 – 133,440 miles
  • 2006 – 128,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,562 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,562 miles
    Test number
    677604803232
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass149,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,526 miles
    Test number
    406393505261
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  3. Fail149,526 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,526 miles
    Test number
    673329111751
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system or pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass149,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    668393384400
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail41,625 miles (-107,840)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    826666830870
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass149,465 miles (+707)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,465 miles
    Test number
    317900688798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering gater musty with oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  7. Pass148,758 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,758 miles
    Test number
    239598196682
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have condensation
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing and has outer tread wear developing
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around gearbox and steering rack
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

  8. Fail148,749 miles (+1,111)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    861772105197
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have condensation
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing and has outer tread wear developing
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around gearbox and steering rack
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

  9. Pass147,638 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,638 miles
    Test number
    902283424891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail147,630 miles (+931)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,630 miles
    Test number
    170626901084
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centeral (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass146,699 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    139537624471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,692 miles (+1,065)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,692 miles
    Test number
    907454738269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorated giving poor beam image
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield adrift
    • AdvisorySlight seep of steering fluid offside rack and at reservoir
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covering some components

  13. Pass145,627 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,627 miles
    Test number
    397749195143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front rack damp

  14. Fail145,627 miles (+1,270)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,627 miles
    Test number
    346266895102
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front rack damp

  15. Pass144,357 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    197806194140
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass143,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,068 miles
    Test number
    669966693118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail143,068 miles (+1,498)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,068 miles
    Test number
    717306193171
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass141,570 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,570 miles
    Test number
    105775992164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass140,225 miles (+1,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    140,225 miles
    Test number
    645916191129
    • NoteOff side rear metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.

  20. Pass138,712 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,712 miles
    Test number
    464488190143
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail138,693 miles (+1,317)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,693 miles
    Test number
    602011690133
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass137,376 miles (+2,629)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    683394799174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s steering rack gaitor damp but not split

  23. Pass134,747 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    134,747 miles
    Test number
    891317388163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,440 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    403934897117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail133,421 miles (+4,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    443228887176
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  26. Pass128,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    670386956147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S762 NLW

Does S762 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S762 NLW expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S762 NLW?
The MOT on S762 NLW expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S762 NLW done?
S762 NLW was recorded at 149,562 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has S762 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S762 NLW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S762 NLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S762 NLW find?
S762 NLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, and 1 more.

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