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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S802 HWHMOT history

S802 HWH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 177,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S802 HWH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
177,301 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S802 HWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S802 HWH was last recorded at 177,301 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,088 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,301 miles
  • 2025 – 177,088 miles
  • 2024 – 176,159 miles
  • 2023 – 175,154 miles
  • 2022 – 173,324 miles
  • 2021 – 172,142 miles
  • 2020 – 170,093 miles
  • 2019 – 168,479 miles
  • 2018 – 167,274 miles
  • 2017 – 164,240 miles
  • 2016 – 157,716 miles
  • 2015 – 154,179 miles
  • 2014 – 147,921 miles
  • 2013 – 141,813 miles
  • 2012 – 136,297 miles
  • 2011 – 131,208 miles
  • 2010 – 124,875 miles
  • 2009 – 116,548 miles
  • 2008 – 111,124 miles
  • 2007 – 104,273 miles
  • 2006 – 96,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,301 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,301 miles (+213)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,301 miles
    Test number
    184572374207
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion

  2. Pass177,088 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,088 miles
    Test number
    601766958611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,159 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,159 miles
    Test number
    351054952709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,158 miles (+1,004)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,158 miles
    Test number
    282766223864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass175,154 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,154 miles
    Test number
    196277830933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,324 miles (+1,182)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,324 miles
    Test number
    499126347586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion

  7. Pass172,142 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,142 miles
    Test number
    711249183695
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail172,134 miles (+2,041)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,134 miles
    Test number
    700724736970
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass170,093 miles (+1,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,093 miles
    Test number
    372540001909
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass168,479 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,479 miles
    Test number
    118024508131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail168,382 miles (+1,108)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,382 miles
    Test number
    361505572015
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass167,274 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,274 miles
    Test number
    152671806114
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail167,268 miles (+3,028)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,268 miles
    Test number
    734994232953
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass164,240 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,240 miles
    Test number
    607591143817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail164,228 miles (+6,512)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,228 miles
    Test number
    193541792308
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor around rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor around rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass157,716 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    425834486437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail157,708 miles (+3,529)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,708 miles
    Test number
    625783042463
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass154,179 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,179 miles
    Test number
    339389455098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,921 miles (+6,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,921 miles
    Test number
    245076764083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass141,813 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,813 miles
    Test number
    888748663013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,808 miles (+5,511)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,808 miles
    Test number
    726255963054
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass136,297 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    366657262074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,293 miles (+5,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    108508242093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass131,208 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,208 miles
    Test number
    569903541022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,203 miles (+6,328)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    989819821065
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass124,875 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    883397340056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail124,873 miles (+8,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    802564740006
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass116,548 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,548 miles
    Test number
    573007149075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail116,540 miles (+5,416)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    511625949006
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass111,124 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,124 miles
    Test number
    614157648055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass104,273 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    864058347014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail104,269 miles (+8,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    711267547080
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass96,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    952332246091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S802 HWH

Does S802 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S802 HWH expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S802 HWH?
The MOT on S802 HWH expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S802 HWH done?
S802 HWH was recorded at 177,301 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has S802 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S802 HWH has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S802 HWH 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 S802 HWH find?
S802 HWH failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner sill, and 4 more.

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