
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear sub frame has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle has slight service corrosion
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass164,006 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,006 miles
- Test number
- 546626764963
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass123,723 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 123,723 miles
- Test number
- 545097001269
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass102,599 miles (+11,074)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 102,599 miles
- Test number
- 901826009250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 91,525 miles
- Test number
- 230448498486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass74,608 miles (+5,640)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 161682906294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 68,968 miles
- Test number
- 940996305243
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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