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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

K88 SXHMOT history

K88 SXH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
139,537 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 SXH was last recorded at 139,537 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,532 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
2,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,537 miles
  • 2024 – 138,532 miles
  • 2023 – 133,916 miles
  • 2021 – 131,924 miles
  • 2020 – 127,121 miles
  • 2018 – 127,090 miles
  • 2013 – 127,045 miles
  • 2012 – 126,190 miles
  • 2011 – 121,407 miles
  • 2010 – 117,272 miles
  • 2009 – 111,487 miles
  • 2008 – 105,489 miles
  • 2007 – 101,124 miles
  • 2006 – 94,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,537 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front outer sill to wing corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area nor likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,537 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,537 miles
    Test number
    691658309562
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface corrosion

  2. Pass138,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,532 miles
    Test number
    499207911611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,524 miles (+4,608)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    535728068280
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass133,916 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,916 miles
    Test number
    144932943818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,924 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,924 miles
    Test number
    949506729838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,921 miles (+4,800)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    970217726812
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted no sign of contact with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,121 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    146536069187
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody crossion

  8. Pass127,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    694971772062
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sill to wing corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area nor likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail127,090 miles (+45)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    417148170586
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers do not self park (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sill to wing corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area nor likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass127,045 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    897298063204
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass126,190 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    676504632221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    658853101230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail121,407 miles (+4,135)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    565250501281
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    760990050015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,272 miles (+5,785)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    863950750012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail111,487 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    763438949041
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteNear side outer headlamp lens cracked.

  17. Pass111,487 miles (+5,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    872298749082
    • NoteNear side outer headlamp lens cracked.

  18. Fail105,489 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    152976548407
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass105,489 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    451896448014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail101,124 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    663595147080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth steering rack gaitors are heavily cracked at their ends. Replacement recommended.
    • NoteThe n/s dipped beam headlamp lens is badly cracked. Replacement recommended.

  21. Pass101,124 miles (+6,806)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    710295247030
    • NoteBoth steering rack gaitors are heavily cracked at their ends. Replacement recommended.
    • NoteThe n/s dipped beam headlamp lens is badly cracked. Replacement recommended.

  22. Pass94,318 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    351610716068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,317 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    570939906048
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K88 SXH

Does K88 SXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 SXH expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 SXH?
The MOT on K88 SXH expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 SXH done?
K88 SXH was recorded at 139,537 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 2,308 miles a year.
Has K88 SXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SXH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 SXH 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 K88 SXH find?
K88 SXH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody has surface corrosion.

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