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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S784 XNCMOT history

S784 XNC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

S784 XNC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
147,167 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S784 XNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S784 XNC was last recorded at 147,167 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 18,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,996 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
18,171 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,167 miles
  • 2023 – 128,996 miles
  • 2015 – 117,474 miles
  • 2014 – 109,829 miles
  • 2013 – 102,711 miles
  • 2012 – 93,152 miles
  • 2010 – 92,571 miles
  • 2009 – 88,231 miles
  • 2008 – 88,216 miles
  • 2006 – 72,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,167 miles (+18,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    420374571690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,996 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    143284967909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,996 miles (+11,522)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    125023581768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,474 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,474 miles
    Test number
    397896715247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail117,472 miles (+7,643)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,472 miles
    Test number
    105426515254
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass109,829 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,829 miles
    Test number
    699680004299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,735 miles
    Test number
    599470404109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    665810884040
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass102,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    465480013180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail102,711 miles (+3)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    796579503115
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail102,708 miles (+9,556)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    128686783070
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass93,152 miles (+581)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,152 miles
    Test number
    506266212037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteA/c pump belt missing & alt belt cracking
    • NoteBrake pad wear wire fowling nearside front wheel
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken but is adequately supported
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp loose
    • NoteRad fans disconnected

  13. Pass92,571 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,571 miles
    Test number
    171049350226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,549 miles (+4,318)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    964332050264
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear driveshaft gaiter slit o/s rear inner

  15. Pass88,231 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,231 miles
    Test number
    742319789299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,225 miles (+9)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    541058589203
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  17. Fail88,216 miles (+15,737)7 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    963416908358
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBonnet struts faulty

  18. Pass72,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    420744066362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,475 miles (+11,850)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    601644966341
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight paly in front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wishbone rear bush bline
    • NoteUneven wear to o/s/r tyre

  20. Pass60,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    242385806071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S784 XNC

Does S784 XNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S784 XNC expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S784 XNC?
The MOT on S784 XNC expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S784 XNC done?
S784 XNC was recorded at 147,167 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has S784 XNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S784 XNC has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S784 XNC 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 S784 XNC find?
S784 XNC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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