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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

S796 MTFMOT history

S796 MTF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

S796 MTF red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
118,627 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 MTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 MTF was last recorded at 118,627 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,622 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,627 miles
  • 2022 – 118,094 miles
  • 2021 – 115,843 miles
  • 2020 – 115,840 miles
  • 2019 – 112,903 miles
  • 2018 – 110,238 miles
  • 2017 – 108,447 miles
  • 2016 – 105,966 miles
  • 2015 – 101,718 miles
  • 2014 – 97,691 miles
  • 2013 – 94,232 miles
  • 2012 – 91,237 miles
  • 2011 – 87,998 miles
  • 2010 – 85,444 miles
  • 2009 – 81,101 miles
  • 2008 – 76,951 miles
  • 2007 – 74,527 miles
  • 2006 – 70,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,627 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    843040638653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail118,622 miles (+528)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    216277620764
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass118,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    191406660773
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,094 miles (+2,251)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    527934448718
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,843 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    624656922741
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on- pads ok.

  6. Fail115,840 miles (+2,937)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,840 miles
    Test number
    460190858508
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisorySome underbody areas dirty cannot inspect properly

  7. Pass112,903 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    630238053075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,238 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    103063357419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,447 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    988628145494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,966 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    600536092568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,718 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,718 miles
    Test number
    990017346951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,691 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    476395074236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,232 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    447526563217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,237 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    139959152268
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail91,237 miles (+3,239)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    786837452242
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass87,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    715548901271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail87,998 miles (+2,554)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    337127001493
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,444 miles (+4,343)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    502626410264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront suspension/steering contaminated with oil
    • NoteVarious covers fitted obscuring view

  19. Pass81,101 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    901105999186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside no. plate lamp lense missing
    • NoteOffside steering arm worn
    • NoteUndershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

  20. Fail81,100 miles (+4,149)2 dangerous3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    251554299169
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside no. plate lamp lense missing
    • NoteOffside steering arm worn
    • NoteUndershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

  21. Pass76,951 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    200996898470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,527 miles (+4,141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    431151127218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged on inner edge

  23. Pass70,386 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    784253426245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lighjt on

  24. Fail70,386 miles6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    563092526235
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

Questions about S796 MTF

Does S796 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 MTF expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 MTF?
The MOT on S796 MTF expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 MTF done?
S796 MTF was recorded at 118,627 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has S796 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 MTF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S796 MTF 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 S796 MTF find?
S796 MTF passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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