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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S774 NJHMOT history

S774 NJH is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

S774 NJH 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 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,189 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 NJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 NJH was last recorded at 150,189 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,980 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,209 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,189 miles
  • 2025 – 146,980 miles
  • 2024 – 144,350 miles
  • 2023 – 141,742 miles
  • 2022 – 138,722 miles
  • 2021 – 133,594 miles
  • 2020 – 131,789 miles
  • 2019 – 128,299 miles
  • 2018 – 122,952 miles
  • 2017 – 119,784 miles
  • 2016 – 116,032 miles
  • 2015 – 108,769 miles
  • 2014 – 100,904 miles
  • 2013 – 95,292 miles
  • 2012 – 89,632 miles
  • 2011 – 82,754 miles
  • 2010 – 77,439 miles
  • 2009 – 71,742 miles
  • 2008 – 65,195 miles
  • 2007 – 60,817 miles
  • 2006 – 55,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,189 miles (+3,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    952145041959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    747708477403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,980 miles (+2,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    724853338995
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    243012955580
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail144,350 miles (+2,608)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    413762032888
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass141,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,742 miles
    Test number
    224652871979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,741 miles (+3,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    451515372539
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass138,722 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,722 miles
    Test number
    333212152178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,594 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    301799601237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,590 miles (+1,801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    871173978403
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass131,789 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    669151814258
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,789 miles (+3,490)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    311031039997
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,299 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    788822261497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,952 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,952 miles
    Test number
    332845180262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass119,784 miles (+3,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    667300132547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,032 miles
    Test number
    911971346924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail116,027 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,027 miles
    Test number
    414921600124
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass108,769 miles (+7,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    175633955181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass100,904 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,904 miles
    Test number
    259592034429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,900 miles (+5,608)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    417706024155
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear half shaft bolt lose

  21. Pass95,292 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    878536153123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,632 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    935510682184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,627 miles (+6,873)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    795729872198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearsiode rear and both front tyres wearing low on edges

  24. Pass82,754 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    136403751121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F and N/S/R Tyres perrished

  25. Fail82,754 miles (+5,315)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    256582851121
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminated
    • NoteN/S/F and N/S/R Tyres perrished

  26. Pass77,439 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    993673470189
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass71,742 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    194312469177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,195 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    253831908481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    990809077100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,817 miles (+4,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    901819077123
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass55,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    834667276188
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about S774 NJH

Does S774 NJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S774 NJH is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S774 NJH?
The MOT on S774 NJH is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S774 NJH done?
S774 NJH was recorded at 150,189 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has S774 NJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 NJH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S774 NJH 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 NJH find?
S774 NJH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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