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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S14 NDXMOT history

S14 NDX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

S14 NDX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
159,023 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 NDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 NDX was last recorded at 159,023 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 7,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2013: 99,260 miles, lower than 873,598 miles on 29 Jun 2012.

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
151,279 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,744 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,023 miles
  • 2022 – 151,279 miles
  • 2019 – 149,577 miles
  • 2018 – 137,807 miles
  • 2017 – 127,545 miles
  • 2016 – 118,889 miles
  • 2015 – 113,869 miles
  • 2014 – 106,835 miles
  • 2013 – 99,260 miles
  • 2012 – 873,598 miles
  • 2011 – 76,235 miles
  • 2009 – 59,295 miles
  • 2008 – 48,086 miles
  • 2007 – 34,211 miles
  • 2006 – 22,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,023 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,023 miles (+7,744)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,023 miles
    Test number
    785096653791
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass151,279 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,279 miles
    Test number
    177394055991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,577 miles (+11,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,577 miles
    Test number
    528133685168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass137,807 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    172844460727
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting missing
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Fail137,807 miles (+10,262)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    470742077541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting missing
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass127,545 miles (+8,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    711626555459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass118,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,889 miles
    Test number
    925642538271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,889 miles (+5,020)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,889 miles
    Test number
    868699890735
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass113,869 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    465265275150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail113,868 miles (+7,033)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    206873875471
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail106,835 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    487288774177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass106,835 miles (+7,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    528018574110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    159830473105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,260 miles (-774,338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    897279263180
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  15. Pass873,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    873,598 miles
    Test number
    457991582125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail873,598 miles (+797,363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    873,598 miles
    Test number
    508149472196
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass76,235 miles (+16,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    106320561185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    270203729323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail59,295 miles (+11,209)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    773513829322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass48,086 miles (+13,875)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,086 miles
    Test number
    343705388278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    504542617275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,211 miles (+11,329)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    944622517266
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    192038696134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 NDX

Does S14 NDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 NDX expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 NDX?
The MOT on S14 NDX expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 NDX done?
S14 NDX was recorded at 159,023 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has S14 NDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 NDX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S14 NDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S14 NDX find?
S14 NDX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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