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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S801 TEWMOT history

S801 TEW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S801 TEW silver 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,044 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 TEW
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
10 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 TEW was last recorded at 172,044 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,033 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,044 miles
  • 2025 – 171,551 miles
  • 2024 – 171,422 miles
  • 2022 – 169,107 miles
  • 2021 – 157,070 miles
  • 2019 – 152,038 miles
  • 2018 – 146,012 miles
  • 2017 – 139,759 miles
  • 2016 – 137,032 miles
  • 2015 – 132,541 miles
  • 2014 – 126,706 miles
  • 2013 – 118,796 miles
  • 2011 – 117,876 miles
  • 2009 – 113,054 miles
  • 2008 – 108,890 miles
  • 2007 – 104,395 miles
  • 2006 – 98,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sound insulation material fowling propshaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes on the rear axle are covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,044 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,044 miles
    Test number
    679501047276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,033 miles (+482)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,033 miles
    Test number
    804101474869
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition the rear silencer sounds like its blowing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced there are 2 offside tront position lamps that dont work (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe hazard warning switch is sticky

  3. Pass171,551 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,551 miles
    Test number
    426641333853
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySound insulation material fowling propshaft

  4. Fail171,544 miles (+122)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,544 miles
    Test number
    499150249953
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySound insulation material fowling propshaft

  5. Pass171,422 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,422 miles
    Test number
    560930556911
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes on the rear axle are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail171,407 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,407 miles
    Test number
    754346357622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes on the rear axle are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower arm rear bushes are spongey

  7. Pass169,107 miles (+6,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,107 miles
    Test number
    816856649818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass162,299 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,299 miles
    Test number
    231236688072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,070 miles
    Test number
    285713680367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail157,070 miles (+5,032)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,070 miles
    Test number
    847645801209
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,038 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    654612395911
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded and holed

  12. Fail151,920 miles (+5,908)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,920 miles
    Test number
    692950524341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded and holed

  13. Pass146,012 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,012 miles
    Test number
    238217033470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,759 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,759 miles
    Test number
    946043245085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,032 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,032 miles
    Test number
    893124726383
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

  16. Pass132,541 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    548087265168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    219146774474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail126,706 miles (+7,910)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    575416674144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail118,796 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,796 miles
    Test number
    206092983449
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass118,796 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,796 miles
    Test number
    898332883116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass117,876 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    779964361059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,872 miles (+4,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    569783061049
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass113,054 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    632870419369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,029 miles (+4,139)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    411558809445
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre side wall
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing very low

  25. Pass108,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    402279918477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,890 miles (+4,495)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    863380118385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes to flex hoses rusty

  27. Pass104,395 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    720527207350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear inner postion lamp not working

  28. Fail104,392 miles (+6,216)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    922223807382
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear inner postion lamp not working

  29. Pass98,176 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    600289016299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Questions about S801 TEW

Does S801 TEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 TEW is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S801 TEW?
The MOT on S801 TEW is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 TEW done?
S801 TEW was recorded at 172,044 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has S801 TEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 TEW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S801 TEW 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 S801 TEW find?
S801 TEW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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