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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S801 CNUMOT history

S801 CNU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 202,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

S801 CNU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
202,358 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 CNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 CNU was last recorded at 202,358 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2009: 10,699 miles, lower than 99,143 miles on 28 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,355 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,358 miles
  • 2023 – 198,024 miles
  • 2022 – 193,979 miles
  • 2021 – 189,895 miles
  • 2020 – 189,892 miles
  • 2019 – 182,763 miles
  • 2018 – 173,928 miles
  • 2017 – 165,426 miles
  • 2016 – 157,542 miles
  • 2015 – 149,662 miles
  • 2014 – 142,981 miles
  • 2012 – 128,585 miles
  • 2011 – 120,887 miles
  • 2009 – 10,699 miles
  • 2008 – 99,143 miles
  • 2007 – 92,491 miles
  • 2006 – 86,240 miles
  • 2005 – 79,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,358 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,358 miles
    Test number
    755866149438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail202,355 miles (+4,331)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,355 miles
    Test number
    550198566487
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass198,024 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,024 miles
    Test number
    215938953612
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,024 miles (+4,045)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,024 miles
    Test number
    998760662962
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,979 miles
    Test number
    492469358026
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail193,979 miles (+4,084)2 dangerous11 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,979 miles
    Test number
    283111487092
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,895 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,895 miles
    Test number
    114009659731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail189,892 miles (+7,129)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,892 miles
    Test number
    293597718845
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBody component insecure boot wont secure shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass182,763 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,763 miles
    Test number
    381413883832
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail182,696 miles (+8,768)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,696 miles
    Test number
    414302943084
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass173,928 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,928 miles
    Test number
    274683753009
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Fail173,861 miles (+8,435)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,861 miles
    Test number
    428868779751
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass165,426 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,426 miles
    Test number
    568754542374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  14. Fail165,386 miles (+7,844)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    884075739894
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  15. Pass157,542 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,542 miles
    Test number
    549381653909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  16. Fail157,467 miles (+7,805)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,467 miles
    Test number
    758842246529
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just within pass requirments

  17. Pass149,662 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,662 miles
    Test number
    258343482946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,981 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    379602324352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail142,912 miles4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    218214154219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall is cut/split on the inner wall

  20. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    366926553223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  21. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149900653221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  22. Pass128,585 miles (+7,698)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,585 miles
    Test number
    926992052295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracking/deterioration on the inner wall

  23. Pass120,887 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,887 miles
    Test number
    529803451210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside dip beam is slightly diffused
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

  24. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    851453150217
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass10,699 miles (-88,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    441963959219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,143 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    910511948286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,491 miles (+6,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    781474757273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass86,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    123215256223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,240 miles (+6,868)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    751138246218
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass79,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    79,372 miles
    Test number
    204225845242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S801 CNU

Does S801 CNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S801 CNU expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S801 CNU?
The MOT on S801 CNU expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S801 CNU done?
S801 CNU was recorded at 202,358 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 6,663 miles a year.
Has S801 CNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 CNU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S801 CNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S801 CNU find?
S801 CNU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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