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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,766 cc

S795 GWTMOT history

S795 GWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

S795 GWT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2021
Mileage
114,491 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S795 GWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S795 GWT was last recorded at 114,491 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 4,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,977 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,514 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,491 miles
  • 2020 – 109,977 miles
  • 2019 – 104,856 miles
  • 2018 – 100,107 miles
  • 2017 – 94,802 miles
  • 2016 – 89,018 miles
  • 2015 – 83,097 miles
  • 2014 – 77,504 miles
  • 2013 – 71,818 miles
  • 2012 – 66,039 miles
  • 2011 – 64,851 miles
  • 2010 – 62,613 miles
  • 2008 – 55,265 miles
  • 2007 – 51,604 miles
  • 2006 – 42,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,491 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,491 miles (+4,514)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,491 miles
    Test number
    903505612612
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    252342559135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,977 miles (+5,121)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    251855682370
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,856 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    719137639545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Fail104,856 miles (+4,749)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    731049799504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  6. Pass100,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    823314963108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  7. Fail100,107 miles (+5,305)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    149865554979
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. Pass94,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    959471865877
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail94,802 miles (+5,784)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    136966852239
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    993451382383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,018 miles (+5,921)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    149592913584
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    864957947892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,097 miles (+5,593)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    586337446808
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,504 miles (+5,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    625289124308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass71,818 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,818 miles
    Test number
    808171533398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    836015632387
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail66,039 miles (+1,188)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    365947422358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass64,851 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    708622231302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,660 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    655527801023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,613 miles (+3,335)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    650064360312
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe hose clip broken

  21. Pass59,278 miles (+4,013)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    714894100071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass55,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    510294568321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,265 miles (+3,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    274108558358
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass51,604 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    203103267307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    332583007043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,658 miles (+5,148)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    142012707497
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass42,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    124004506057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S795 GWT

Does S795 GWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S795 GWT expired on 29 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S795 GWT?
The MOT on S795 GWT expired on 29 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S795 GWT done?
S795 GWT was recorded at 114,491 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has S795 GWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S795 GWT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S795 GWT 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 S795 GWT find?
S795 GWT failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 6 more.

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