BSA

Black and Silver · Petrol · 1962 · 650 cc

238 BCEMOT history

238 BCE is a black and silver petrol BSA first used on 30 Apr 1962. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
34,895 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
238 BCE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
650 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
30 Apr 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

238 BCE was last recorded at 34,895 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,877 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,895 miles
  • 2024 – 34,877 miles
  • 2023 – 34,868 miles
  • 2022 – 34,815 miles
  • 2021 – 34,766 miles
  • 2020 – 34,700 miles
  • 2019 – 34,559 miles
  • 2018 – 34,526 miles
  • 2017 – 34,498 miles
  • 2016 – 34,398 miles
  • 2014 – 34,076 miles
  • 2013 – 34,048 miles
  • 2012 – 34,035 miles
  • 2011 – 34,030 miles
  • 2010 – 33,993 miles
  • 2007 – 33,890 miles
  • 2006 – 33,868 miles
  • 2005 – 33,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,895 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,895 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    317713402123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,877 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,877 miles
    Test number
    848051030982
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  3. Pass34,868 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    715012681391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass34,815 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    576195003286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,766 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    586527683886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,700 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    326952982174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,559 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    249681410337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,526 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,526 miles
    Test number
    480971671092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,498 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,498 miles
    Test number
    847850880372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,398 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,398 miles
    Test number
    599941028429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,076 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    908137444396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,048 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    507294033339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    177437292277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,035 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    547577792238
    • Repaired at testRear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
  15. Pass34,030 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,030 miles
    Test number
    845544471156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,993 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    291982470453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,914 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,914 miles
    Test number
    783788070037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,890 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    693291757144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,868 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    332966586415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    364517075211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 238 BCE

What vehicle is registration 238 BCE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 238 BCE on a black and silver petrol BSA first used on 30 Apr 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 238 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 238 BCE expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 238 BCE?
The MOT on 238 BCE expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 238 BCE done?
238 BCE was recorded at 34,895 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has 238 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 238 BCE has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on 238 BCE 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 238 BCE find?
238 BCE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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