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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S774 AHSMOT history

S774 AHS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

S774 AHS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
175,351 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 AHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 AHS was last recorded at 175,351 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,843 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
5,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,351 miles
  • 2021 – 172,843 miles
  • 2020 – 172,582 miles
  • 2019 – 172,025 miles
  • 2018 – 170,771 miles
  • 2017 – 167,390 miles
  • 2016 – 165,520 miles
  • 2015 – 163,822 miles
  • 2014 – 161,345 miles
  • 2013 – 157,252 miles
  • 2012 – 146,072 miles
  • 2011 – 132,399 miles
  • 2010 – 119,272 miles
  • 2009 – 112,466 miles
  • 2008 – 101,585 miles
  • 2007 – 92,853 miles
  • 2006 – 85,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,351 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Inner rack joints slight play within

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,351 miles (+2,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,351 miles
    Test number
    454737467287
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass172,843 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,843 miles
    Test number
    430897586051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,582 miles
    Test number
    755967333224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,582 miles (+557)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,582 miles
    Test number
    952034950050
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass172,025 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,025 miles
    Test number
    460426591760
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,771 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,771 miles
    Test number
    335516546213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass167,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,390 miles
    Test number
    189113291928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,390 miles (+1,870)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,390 miles
    Test number
    699738500553
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel may clean up (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass165,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,520 miles
    Test number
    245097929845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Fail165,520 miles (+1,698)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,520 miles
    Test number
    934643378340
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint has play within as well (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass163,822 miles (+2,477)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    163,822 miles
    Test number
    388324325200
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  12. Pass161,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,345 miles
    Test number
    325009824256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,345 miles (+4,093)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,345 miles
    Test number
    877398924249
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWax oil to chassis to front

  14. Pass157,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,252 miles
    Test number
    337813713428
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

  15. Fail157,252 miles (+11,180)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,252 miles
    Test number
    369043413434
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

  16. Pass146,072 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    489381542239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail145,776 miles (+13,377)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,776 miles
    Test number
    707084332271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail132,399 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,399 miles
    Test number
    325156031479
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass132,399 miles (+13,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,399 miles
    Test number
    339076231479
    • 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)

  20. Fail119,272 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    451857230212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass119,272 miles (+6,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    493717730225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass112,466 miles (+10,881)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    670768339214
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

  23. Pass101,585 miles (+8,732)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,585 miles
    Test number
    862096428234
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect ADVISE ONLY

  24. Pass92,853 miles (+7,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    970380347232
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f inner lower arm bushes slight wear

  25. Pass85,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    904231046203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S774 AHS

Does S774 AHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S774 AHS expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S774 AHS?
The MOT on S774 AHS expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S774 AHS done?
S774 AHS was recorded at 175,351 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 5,629 miles a year.
Has S774 AHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 AHS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S774 AHS 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 S774 AHS find?
S774 AHS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak; lower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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