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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S797 NRWMOT history

S797 NRW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S797 NRW blue 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,786 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 NRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 NRW was last recorded at 99,786 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 9,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,292 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,494 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,786 miles
  • 2025 – 90,292 miles
  • 2024 – 82,104 miles
  • 2022 – 74,905 miles
  • 2021 – 74,589 miles
  • 2020 – 74,244 miles
  • 2019 – 73,810 miles
  • 2018 – 73,526 miles
  • 2017 – 72,938 miles
  • 2016 – 72,316 miles
  • 2015 – 71,438 miles
  • 2014 – 70,483 miles
  • 2013 – 68,724 miles
  • 2012 – 67,242 miles
  • 2011 – 65,038 miles
  • 2010 – 63,171 miles
  • 2009 – 59,613 miles
  • 2008 – 55,212 miles
  • 2007 – 49,964 miles
  • 2006 – 45,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,786 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,786 miles (+9,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    767903121163
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass90,292 miles (+8,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,292 miles
    Test number
    818994838105
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass82,104 miles (+7,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    967007846906
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various parts under body but not excessive

  4. Pass74,905 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    681408784444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Fail74,901 miles (+312)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    709443399853
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  6. Pass74,589 miles (+345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    934046089328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks under engine

  7. Pass74,244 miles (+434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    622022354507
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks under engine

  8. Pass73,810 miles (+284)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    729800750309
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades judder and also are noisy on operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are marked in chalk which are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,526 miles (+588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    640739304767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass72,938 miles (+622)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    786038261168
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cowling missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass72,316 miles (+878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    143447304451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Also rear middle area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass71,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    237903096825
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust tail pipe

  13. Fail71,436 miles (+953)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,436 miles
    Test number
    900222540433
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust tail pipe

  14. Pass70,483 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    968960404345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    317413903344
    • 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)

  16. Fail68,724 miles (+1,482)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    989242303341
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,242 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,242 miles
    Test number
    265398692295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear discs corroded

  18. Fail67,242 miles (+2,204)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,242 miles
    Test number
    999428492299
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear discs corroded

  19. Pass65,038 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    449294501330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,171 miles (+3,558)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    664122900329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front flexi-brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear jacking pad missing
    • NoteRear wiper split

  21. Pass59,613 miles (+4,401)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    322162699499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear jacking pad rear
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front wheel arch

  22. Pass55,212 miles (+84)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    884770888251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail55,128 miles (+5,164)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    602777878226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass49,964 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    304067297215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    641480606335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 NRW

Does S797 NRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 NRW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S797 NRW?
The MOT on S797 NRW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S797 NRW done?
S797 NRW was recorded at 99,786 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has S797 NRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 NRW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S797 NRW 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 S797 NRW find?
S797 NRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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