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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S14 SMYMOT history

S14 SMY is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 59,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

S14 SMY 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,979 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 SMY was last recorded at 59,979 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,717 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
2,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,979 miles
  • 2024 – 59,717 miles
  • 2023 – 59,164 miles
  • 2022 – 58,750 miles
  • 2021 – 55,779 miles
  • 2020 – 54,713 miles
  • 2019 – 53,625 miles
  • 2018 – 51,964 miles
  • 2017 – 51,495 miles
  • 2016 – 51,025 miles
  • 2015 – 50,332 miles
  • 2014 – 48,815 miles
  • 2013 – 46,178 miles
  • 2012 – 44,458 miles
  • 2011 – 43,443 miles
  • 2010 – 37,959 miles
  • 2009 – 30,024 miles
  • 2008 – 25,287 miles
  • 2007 – 22,483 miles
  • 2006 – 19,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,979 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,979 miles (+262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    209600419216
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,717 miles (+553)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,717 miles
    Test number
    432365122497
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass59,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    788440263291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight drag on front brakes

  4. Fail59,164 miles (+414)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    363940409121
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight drag on front brakes

  5. Pass58,750 miles (+2,971)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    108057544536
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,779 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    435005651083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail55,779 miles (+1,066)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    335038958772
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,713 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    114976718147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail54,712 miles (+1,087)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    321291852162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    882199717600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail53,625 miles (+1,661)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    847165405219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    783494609877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail51,964 miles (+469)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    973309330250
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass51,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    945915249055
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.

  15. Fail51,495 miles (+470)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    100043459118
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.

  16. Pass51,025 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    504082855306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    215038615229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,332 miles (+1,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    939888015298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass48,815 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    959987514281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    635859413204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,178 miles (+1,720)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    536727313261
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine running rough on idle

  22. Pass44,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    327942522402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail44,458 miles (+1,015)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    579591122278
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass43,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,443 miles
    Test number
    605842321225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,443 miles (+5,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,443 miles
    Test number
    758342301287
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass37,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    541091100294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,959 miles (+7,935)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    580091800265
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass30,024 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    243841909259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,287 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,287 miles
    Test number
    394854108264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    123286387170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail22,483 miles (+2,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    241005787497
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass19,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    972171696136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 SMY

Does S14 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 SMY expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 SMY?
The MOT on S14 SMY expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 SMY done?
S14 SMY was recorded at 59,979 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,097 miles a year.
Has S14 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 SMY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S14 SMY 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 S14 SMY find?
S14 SMY passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating..

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