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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S788 NLWMOT history

S788 NLW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 122,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S788 NLW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,663 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 NLW was last recorded at 122,663 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,662 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,663 miles
  • 2025 – 120,421 miles
  • 2024 – 117,657 miles
  • 2023 – 117,361 miles
  • 2022 – 115,076 miles
  • 2021 – 112,384 miles
  • 2020 – 110,734 miles
  • 2019 – 108,799 miles
  • 2018 – 106,950 miles
  • 2017 – 104,774 miles
  • 2016 – 102,536 miles
  • 2015 – 101,122 miles
  • 2014 – 99,908 miles
  • 2013 – 96,989 miles
  • 2012 – 94,533 miles
  • 2011 – 90,938 miles
  • 2010 – 86,289 miles
  • 2009 – 80,322 miles
  • 2008 – 76,467 miles
  • 2007 – 72,127 miles
  • 2006 – 67,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,663 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,663 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    479035219086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail122,662 miles (+2,241)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,662 miles
    Test number
    276230955470
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,421 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    709603492855
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake pad wear indicator wire damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,657 miles (+296)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    158095753605
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail117,361 miles (+2,285)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    842475495891
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering and suspension

  6. Pass115,076 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,076 miles
    Test number
    627243903075
    • AdvisoryModerate wear in both front drop links

  7. Pass112,384 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    155368991847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    747295084145
    • 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))

  9. Fail110,734 miles (+1,935)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    216038020149
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  10. Pass108,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    713167458950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,798 miles (+1,848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    636149352874
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass106,950 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    123073731582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft cororred (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail106,949 miles (+17)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,949 miles
    Test number
    251516326483
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft cororred (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail106,932 miles (+2,158)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    668323682550
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass104,774 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,774 miles
    Test number
    370464837118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail104,720 miles (+2,184)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    884993967669
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass102,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    451053090472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail102,536 miles (+1,414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    279801736096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass101,122 miles (+1,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    646613753038
    • AdvisoryFront play both inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass99,908 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    399697334379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,852 miles (+2,863)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    579169124323
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass96,989 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    469417223336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail96,989 miles (+2,456)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    338735923320
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass94,533 miles (+3,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    428488942326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass90,938 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    399665631392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass86,289 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    103680050302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail86,238 miles (+5,916)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    851033040394
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass80,322 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    544223849302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,190 miles (+3,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    681307539325
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass76,467 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    503581458339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass72,127 miles (+62)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    713249537360
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish.

  32. Fail72,065 miles (+4,145)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    542701337349
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish.

  33. Pass67,920 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    313146226325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass63,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    574421986040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S788 NLW

Does S788 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 NLW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 NLW?
The MOT on S788 NLW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 NLW done?
S788 NLW was recorded at 122,663 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has S788 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 NLW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S788 NLW 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 S788 NLW find?
S788 NLW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 13 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 10 more.

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