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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S76 AJLMOT history

S76 AJL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

S76 AJL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2021
Mileage
123,645 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 AJL
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
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S76 AJL was last recorded at 123,645 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 3,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,963 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,682 miles
Average per year
5,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,645 miles
  • 2020 – 119,963 miles
  • 2019 – 116,480 miles
  • 2018 – 110,567 miles
  • 2017 – 106,952 miles
  • 2016 – 101,637 miles
  • 2015 – 97,271 miles
  • 2014 – 92,568 miles
  • 2013 – 86,651 miles
  • 2012 – 81,608 miles
  • 2011 – 75,798 miles
  • 2010 – 71,302 miles
  • 2009 – 65,078 miles
  • 2008 – 59,567 miles
  • 2007 – 53,181 miles
  • 2006 – 47,606 miles
  • 2005 – 41,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,645 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,645 miles (+3,682)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,645 miles
    Test number
    973378651054
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass119,963 miles (+3,483)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,963 miles
    Test number
    515242642470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,480 miles (+5,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    807683600406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    101040988533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,567 miles (+3,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    673047111770
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,952 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    569247035016
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail106,884 miles (+5,247)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    503217498216
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass101,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    979356373619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  9. Fail101,637 miles (+4,366)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    152638533981
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass97,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    435166585700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,271 miles (+4,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    603964687573
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass92,568 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    338834724381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail92,567 miles (+5,916)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    916174524355
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass86,651 miles (+5,043)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    316016223374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s mirror housings slighty loose

  15. Pass81,608 miles (+5,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    866656222319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,798 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    959941721342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,302 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    133448120343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  18. Fail71,301 miles (+6,223)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    240928220320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  19. Pass65,078 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    914263729300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,567 miles (+49)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,567 miles
    Test number
    833990538356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Fail59,518 miles (+6,337)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    683034028323
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,181 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    522429717364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    620887926301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,601 miles (+5,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    390347826349
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass41,889 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    684260635325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,883 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    900125025329
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S76 AJL

Does S76 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S76 AJL expired on 26 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S76 AJL?
The MOT on S76 AJL expired on 26 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S76 AJL done?
S76 AJL was recorded at 123,645 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
Has S76 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 AJL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S76 AJL 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 S76 AJL find?
S76 AJL failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 4 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake; brake performance not tested, and 10 more.

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