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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S14 GPAMOT history

S14 GPA is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

S14 GPA red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,540 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 GPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 GPA was last recorded at 138,540 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2010: 102,939 miles, lower than 987,012 miles on 5 Nov 2007.
  • 24 Apr 2018: 137,900 miles, lower than 137,902 miles on 15 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,382 miles · 11 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,540 miles
  • 2021 – 138,382 miles
  • 2020 – 137,900 miles
  • 2018 – 137,900 miles
  • 2016 – 137,902 miles
  • 2014 – 109,574 miles
  • 2013 – 108,062 miles
  • 2012 – 106,377 miles
  • 2011 – 105,259 miles
  • 2010 – 102,939 miles
  • 2007 – 987,012 miles
  • 2006 – 80,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,540 miles
  • AdvisoryCar modified for purpose-rallyingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted roll cage fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,540 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,540 miles
    Test number
    563807261048
    • AdvisoryCar modified for purpose-rallying
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted roll cage fitted

  2. Pass138,382 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,382 miles
    Test number
    719548242435
    • AdvisoryCar modified for purpose-rallying
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted roll cage fitted

  3. Pass137,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    526076272746
    • AdvisoryCar modified for purpose-rallying
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted, roll cage fitted

  4. Pass137,900 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    282892706004
    • AdvisoryCar modified for purpose- rallying Engine from pre 1992 vehicle. No rear seats fitted, roll cage fitted

  5. Pass137,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    155917470553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,900 miles (+28,326)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    968066992795
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass109,574 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    895015304302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,062 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    595427613307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,377 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,377 miles
    Test number
    965873502388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,347 miles (+1,088)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,347 miles
    Test number
    367791802331
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  11. Pass105,259 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    899814371244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,939 miles (-884,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    291178690191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass987,012 miles (+888,415)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    987,012 miles
    Test number
    744589807307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,597 miles (+18,122)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    480696107467
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass80,475 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    381547306395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,309 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    471694706325
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S14 GPA

Does S14 GPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 GPA expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 GPA?
The MOT on S14 GPA expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 GPA done?
S14 GPA was recorded at 138,540 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has S14 GPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 GPA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on S14 GPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S14 GPA find?
S14 GPA passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: car modified for purpose-rallying; no rear seats fitted roll cage fitted.

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