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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,995 cc

S116 APCMOT history

S116 APC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S116 APC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,111 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 APC was last recorded at 127,111 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,401 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,710 miles
Average per year
3,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,111 miles
  • 2025 – 124,401 miles
  • 2023 – 115,445 miles
  • 2021 – 106,184 miles
  • 2020 – 99,468 miles
  • 2015 – 86,919 miles
  • 2014 – 86,237 miles
  • 2013 – 84,632 miles
  • 2012 – 82,020 miles
  • 2011 – 78,289 miles
  • 2010 – 73,833 miles
  • 2009 – 68,368 miles
  • 2008 – 62,897 miles
  • 2007 – 58,385 miles
  • 2006 – 54,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,111 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing mounting area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounting points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,111 miles (+2,710)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    119469162814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,401 miles
    Test number
    842658702987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear, around trailing arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    702418683472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867808148831
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,445 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    173065727408
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Trailing Arm Bush Mounting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    300429253958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778931108411
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,184 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    327985516538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    625201304405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,468 miles3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    867650249447
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230168042910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162179846484
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    380770634392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209469972532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    192353129315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417381200976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    700619695726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass86,919 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    712048172354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,237 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    305855144416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,632 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    946317243234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,020 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    387656652457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,289 miles (+4,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    148340251246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass73,833 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    934906740226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,368 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    390329929206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,897 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    744250648242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,385 miles (+4,298)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    962175657275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  27. Pass54,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    981589246286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S116 APC

Does S116 APC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S116 APC is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S116 APC?
The MOT on S116 APC is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S116 APC done?
S116 APC was recorded at 127,111 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,653 miles a year.
Has S116 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 APC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S116 APC 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 S116 APC find?
S116 APC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 15 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front upper oil leak, but not excessive; central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 12 more.

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