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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S771 MTFMOT history

S771 MTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S771 MTF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
203,702 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 MTF
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
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 MTF was last recorded at 203,702 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
197,000 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,702 miles
Average per year
6,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,702 miles
  • 2024 – 197,000 miles
  • 2022 – 194,305 miles
  • 2021 – 191,347 miles
  • 2019 – 180,023 miles
  • 2018 – 170,055 miles
  • 2017 – 160,238 miles
  • 2016 – 150,609 miles
  • 2015 – 140,790 miles
  • 2014 – 133,658 miles
  • 2013 – 127,226 miles
  • 2012 – 114,659 miles
  • 2011 – 107,817 miles
  • 2009 – 81,782 miles
  • 2008 – 97,125 miles
  • 2007 – 88,374 miles
  • 2006 – 81,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    203,702 miles
    Test number
    328095807046
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail203,696 miles (+6,696)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,696 miles
    Test number
    583216872082
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass197,000 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,000 miles
    Test number
    439723128957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has underseal covering full inspection of components

  4. Fail197,000 miles (+2,695)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,000 miles
    Test number
    551562527998
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has underseal covering full inspection of components

  5. Pass194,305 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,305 miles
    Test number
    859244373685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass191,347 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    191,347 miles
    Test number
    227715999230
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top rad hose
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill/ lower wing corroded & detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded, near tank strap anchor point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing on sump pan (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of fuel leak on under side of fuel tank (stained & damp) but no obvious leak at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront chassis rails corroded &damaged, outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff, engine and power steering system
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met - 16%
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  7. Fail191,347 miles (+11,324)3 repaired1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,347 miles
    Test number
    243801049593
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top rad hose
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill/ lower wing corroded & detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded, near tank strap anchor point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing on sump pan (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of fuel leak on under side of fuel tank (stained & damp) but no obvious leak at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront chassis rails corroded &damaged, outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff, engine and power steering system
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met - 16%
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass180,023 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,023 miles
    Test number
    721741414913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass170,055 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,055 miles
    Test number
    828049983270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,238 miles
    Test number
    350088425182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail160,236 miles (+9,627)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,236 miles
    Test number
    542691520376
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass150,609 miles (+9,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,609 miles
    Test number
    450005345068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass140,790 miles (+7,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,790 miles
    Test number
    298642195185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,658 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,658 miles
    Test number
    977432894104
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail133,526 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    239235574437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,226 miles (+12,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    298967153484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,659 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,659 miles
    Test number
    826151792009
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail114,657 miles (+6,840)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,657 miles
    Test number
    919009282033
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Fail107,817 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,817 miles
    Test number
    136542691069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass107,817 miles (+26,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,817 miles
    Test number
    499762391044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail81,782 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    932875029344
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass81,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    991795829304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass100,505 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    304895929357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,125 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,125 miles
    Test number
    443703328343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,094 miles (+8,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    893729018357
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass88,374 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    500787107397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    210899486201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S771 MTF

Does S771 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 MTF is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S771 MTF?
The MOT on S771 MTF is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 MTF done?
S771 MTF was recorded at 203,702 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,297 miles a year.
Has S771 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 MTF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S771 MTF 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 MTF find?
S771 MTF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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