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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S771 MRXMOT history

S771 MRX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S771 MRX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,728 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 MRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 MRX was last recorded at 139,728 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,285 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
443 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,728 miles
  • 2025 – 139,285 miles
  • 2013 – 138,792 miles
  • 2012 – 133,692 miles
  • 2008 – 105,961 miles
  • 2007 – 103,798 miles
  • 2006 – 101,636 miles
  • 2005 – 95,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,728 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,728 miles
    Test number
    258199368315
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail139,728 miles (+443)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,728 miles
    Test number
    129776775900
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass139,285 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,285 miles
    Test number
    771915636074
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,284 miles (+492)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    217361350266
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,792 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,792 miles
    Test number
    607681653145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass138,792 miles (+5,100)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,792 miles
    Test number
    965501153159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass133,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    515739622178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563934030328
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    290552739301
    • NotePlay in o/s & n/s steering rack

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950032039382
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in o/s & n/s steering rack

  11. Pass105,961 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    202164538395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass103,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    733625937388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,798 miles (+2,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    680265937316
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass101,636 miles (+15)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    984935936378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  15. Fail101,621 miles (+6,092)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    441426326305
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass95,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    392787425397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail95,529 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    124076125361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S771 MRX

Does S771 MRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 MRX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S771 MRX?
The MOT on S771 MRX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 MRX done?
S771 MRX was recorded at 139,728 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has S771 MRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 MRX has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S771 MRX 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 S771 MRX find?
S771 MRX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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