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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S770 OFJMOT history

S770 OFJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

S770 OFJ 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 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
119,842 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 OFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 OFJ was last recorded at 119,842 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,810 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,842 miles
  • 2021 – 119,810 miles
  • 2020 – 119,546 miles
  • 2019 – 117,199 miles
  • 2018 – 115,069 miles
  • 2016 – 112,455 miles
  • 2015 – 106,007 miles
  • 2014 – 101,732 miles
  • 2013 – 98,266 miles
  • 2011 – 92,428 miles
  • 2010 – 85,091 miles
  • 2009 – 81,008 miles
  • 2008 – 73,393 miles
  • 2007 – 66,855 miles
  • 2006 – 60,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner wall wearing low + slight play in offside front track rod end + nearside front headlight misty + under body corroded + all 4 discs corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,842 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,842 miles
    Test number
    486610978889
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner wall wearing low + slight play in offside front track rod end + nearside front headlight misty + under body corroded + all 4 discs corroded

  2. Pass119,810 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    470052880039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    644547266334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail119,146 miles (+1,947)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    540781005916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass117,199 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,199 miles
    Test number
    747176652238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,198 miles (+2,129)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    125957913051
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    713097080641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOil stain on engine

  8. Fail115,069 miles (+2,614)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    984590221105
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOil stain on engine

  9. Pass112,455 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    858786786263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail112,366 miles (+6,359)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    368044215931
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,007 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    527915765098
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail106,003 miles (+4,271)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    397438855035
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass101,732 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    379003074041
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail101,707 miles (+3,441)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    158036264030
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass98,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    116227473432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail98,266 miles (+5,838)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    696027573023
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,428 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    758843131039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,091 miles (+4,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    712039720081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass81,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    103119629488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,008 miles (+7,615)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    104289629432
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,393 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    640855428057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,855 miles (+6,342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    944286127045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass60,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    694400226007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S770 OFJ

Does S770 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S770 OFJ expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S770 OFJ?
The MOT on S770 OFJ expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S770 OFJ done?
S770 OFJ was recorded at 119,842 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 3,449 miles a year.
Has S770 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 OFJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S770 OFJ 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 S770 OFJ find?
S770 OFJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre inner wall wearing low + slight play in offside front track rod end + nearside front headlight misty + under body corroded + all 4 discs corroded.

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