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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S20 OGBMOT history

S20 OGB is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S20 OGB white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,044 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 OGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 OGB was last recorded at 104,044 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,041 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,044 miles
  • 2025 – 102,621 miles
  • 2024 – 98,926 miles
  • 2023 – 97,805 miles
  • 2022 – 96,638 miles
  • 2021 – 95,752 miles
  • 2020 – 89,980 miles
  • 2019 – 79,872 miles
  • 2017 – 69,218 miles
  • 2016 – 56,518 miles
  • 2015 – 51,112 miles
  • 2014 – 43,190 miles
  • 2013 – 33,222 miles
  • 2012 – 28,004 miles
  • 2011 – 26,170 miles
  • 2010 – 25,627 miles
  • 2009 – 25,182 miles
  • 2008 – 24,515 miles
  • 2007 – 23,546 miles
  • 2006 – 22,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower back box
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,044 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    403208055447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower back box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail104,041 miles (+1,420)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    477082480008
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass102,621 miles (+3,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,621 miles
    Test number
    262576834122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,926 miles (+1,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    149619322199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,805 miles (+1,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    570561131917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass96,638 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    902034317375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,752 miles (+606)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    519654951470
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail95,146 miles (+5,166)2 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,146 miles
    Test number
    680456291124
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole corroded through Anti roll bar mounting area/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,980 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,980 miles
    Test number
    132145633482
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail89,937 miles (+10,065)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,937 miles
    Test number
    827698060260
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass79,872 miles (+10,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    392911783418
    • AdvisoryBOTH OFFSIDE TYRES 2MM
    • AdvisorySIGNS OF COOLANT LOSS FROM OFFSIDE OF ENGINE
  12. Pass69,218 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    827662642661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail69,188 miles (+12,670)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    354158427937
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,518 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,518 miles
    Test number
    169810561551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,512 miles (+5,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    307456346482
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass51,112 miles (+7,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    878909955136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass43,190 miles (+9,968)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    447098684112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass33,222 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    916553493100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,004 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    319744362135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    239601881103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  21. Pass26,170 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    756681881192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,627 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    283179200235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,182 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    220935699458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,515 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    130748298101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,546 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    764163197165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,544 miles
    Test number
    460337586147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 OGB

Does S20 OGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 OGB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 OGB?
The MOT on S20 OGB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 OGB done?
S20 OGB was recorded at 104,044 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has S20 OGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 OGB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 OGB 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 S20 OGB find?
S20 OGB passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower back box; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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