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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S799 FAAMOT history

S799 FAA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S799 FAA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,615 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 FAA was last recorded at 102,615 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,893 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,615 miles
  • 2025 – 101,893 miles
  • 2024 – 100,690 miles
  • 2023 – 99,298 miles
  • 2022 – 97,650 miles
  • 2021 – 95,434 miles
  • 2020 – 93,577 miles
  • 2019 – 90,434 miles
  • 2018 – 85,989 miles
  • 2017 – 82,369 miles
  • 2016 – 78,949 miles
  • 2015 – 75,692 miles
  • 2014 – 72,372 miles
  • 2013 – 68,852 miles
  • 2012 – 65,576 miles
  • 2011 – 61,874 miles
  • 2010 – 57,831 miles
  • 2009 – 53,226 miles
  • 2008 – 48,086 miles
  • 2007 – 43,020 miles
  • 2006 – 37,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod end, slight play. Not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,615 miles (+722)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    241716908819
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod end, slight play. Not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
  2. Pass101,893 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,893 miles
    Test number
    507212614619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,887 miles (+1,197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    721213477970
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,690 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    280611711865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,298 miles
    Test number
    170090727234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,298 miles (+1,648)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,298 miles
    Test number
    496421490681
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass97,650 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    702215249329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,434 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    632193231341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass93,577 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    615736265092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,434 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,434 miles
    Test number
    776756186023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,989 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    198075081706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,369 miles (+3,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    341495987345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass78,949 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    323315608508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,692 miles (+3,320)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    486038185153
    • DangerousOil leak
  15. Pass72,372 miles (+3,520)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    226459584425
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall
  16. Pass68,852 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    607860193110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,576 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,576 miles
    Test number
    398375502411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,874 miles (+4,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    905914191155
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
  19. Pass57,831 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    214604000269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,226 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    951082919233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,086 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,086 miles
    Test number
    842163418243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,020 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    542562617268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    241172816235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S799 FAA

Does S799 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 FAA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S799 FAA?
The MOT on S799 FAA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S799 FAA done?
S799 FAA was recorded at 102,615 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has S799 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 FAA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S799 FAA 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 FAA find?
S799 FAA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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