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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S771 CWSMOT history

S771 CWS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

S771 CWS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,943 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 CWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 CWS was last recorded at 143,943 miles on 11 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2026: 143,943 miles, lower than 168,310 miles on 12 Jul 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,310 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Average per year
3,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,943 miles
  • 2025 – 168,310 miles
  • 2024 – 168,302 miles
  • 2021 – 166,789 miles
  • 2020 – 164,006 miles
  • 2019 – 161,101 miles
  • 2014 – 154,479 miles
  • 2013 – 145,079 miles
  • 2012 – 135,643 miles
  • 2011 – 123,723 miles
  • 2010 – 115,020 miles
  • 2009 – 102,599 miles
  • 2008 – 91,525 miles
  • 2007 – 81,877 miles
  • 2006 – 74,608 miles
  • 2005 – 68,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,943 miles
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame has slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle has slight service corrosion

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,943 miles (-24,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    734228722195
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle has slight service corrosion
  2. Pass168,310 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,310 miles
    Test number
    193678994750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail168,302 miles (+1,513)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,302 miles
    Test number
    340662219050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))
  4. Pass166,789 miles (+2,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,789 miles
    Test number
    112452945438
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sides both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass164,006 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,006 miles
    Test number
    546626764963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,925 miles (+2,824)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,925 miles
    Test number
    737767875746
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass161,101 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,101 miles
    Test number
    308120474067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail161,090 miles (+10)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,090 miles
    Test number
    462862627359
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail161,080 miles (+6,601)4 dangerous13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,080 miles
    Test number
    933003629384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers work continually and unable to stop them
  10. Pass154,479 miles (+9,400)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,479 miles
    Test number
    476259314292
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front brake calliper spring clip missing
  11. Pass145,079 miles (+9,436)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,079 miles
    Test number
    948730913246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs corroded on friction surface
  12. Pass135,643 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    945082922269
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff-side front suspension lower outer swivel joint not as it should be. (but no play)
    • NoteSlight perishing on outer side walls of all four tyres
  13. Fail135,643 miles (+11,920)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    435234212202
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff-side front suspension lower outer swivel joint not as it should be (but no play)
    • NoteSlight perishing on outer side walls of all four tyres
  14. Pass123,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    545097001269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail123,723 miles (+8,703)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    556674001282
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass115,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    990541910295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail115,012 miles (+12,413)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    132981310233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail102,599 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    450646509230
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  19. Pass102,599 miles (+11,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    901826009250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,525 miles
    Test number
    230448498486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,525 miles (+9,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,525 miles
    Test number
    341828498117
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass81,877 miles (+7,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    332551607235
    • NoteZ axle bushes starting to wear.
  23. Pass74,608 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    161682906294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    940996305243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,968 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    841153205281
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S771 CWS

Does S771 CWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 CWS is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S771 CWS?
The MOT on S771 CWS is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 CWS done?
S771 CWS was recorded at 143,943 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,575 miles a year.
Has S771 CWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 CWS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S771 CWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S771 CWS find?
S771 CWS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub frame has slight corrosion; under body of vehicle has slight service corrosion.

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