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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S799 BVAMOT history

S799 BVA is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

S799 BVA purple 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 2 May 2025
Mileage
127,073 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 BVA was last recorded at 127,073 miles on 3 May 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,057 miles · 13 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,073 miles
  • 2021 – 127,057 miles
  • 2017 – 124,283 miles
  • 2016 – 114,801 miles
  • 2015 – 105,192 miles
  • 2009 – 103,558 miles
  • 2008 – 101,356 miles
  • 2007 – 94,106 miles
  • 2006 – 88,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,073 miles
    Test number
    507339870329
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,073 miles (+16)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,073 miles
    Test number
    381993132357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,057 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    996379682986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,283 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,283 miles
    Test number
    100386504548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,801 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    709837425456
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail114,604 miles (+9,412)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    968266250602
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass105,192 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    327903537924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,161 miles (+1,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    100223295437
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass103,558 miles (+2,202)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    360685419408
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass101,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    693687658107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,356 miles (+7,250)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    194446958110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,106 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    934827157185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,102 miles (+5,168)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    724926457185
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass88,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    261667756178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail88,934 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    293747256434
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S799 BVA

Does S799 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S799 BVA expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S799 BVA?
The MOT on S799 BVA expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S799 BVA done?
S799 BVA was recorded at 127,073 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 2,130 miles a year.
Has S799 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 BVA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S799 BVA 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 S799 BVA find?
S799 BVA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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