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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

S24 DOWMOT history

S24 DOW is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 33,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

S24 DOW red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,942 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 DOW was last recorded at 33,942 miles on 19 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2026: 33,942 miles, lower than 55,465 miles on 8 Feb 2008.

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
55,465 miles · 8 Feb 2008

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,942 miles
  • 2008 – 55,465 miles
  • 2007 – 47,714 miles
  • 2006 – 39,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,942 miles (-21,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,942 miles
    Test number
    5932589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,465 miles (+7,751)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    574599338025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe bracket broken
    • NoteSlight play at offside of steering rack

  3. Pass47,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    191803817411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,714 miles (+8,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    111652217004
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass39,623 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    680650116054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,616 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    380829806024
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake reading advisory

Questions about S24 DOW

Does S24 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 DOW is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S24 DOW?
The MOT on S24 DOW is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S24 DOW done?
S24 DOW was recorded at 33,942 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026.
Has S24 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 DOW has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2007.
Has the mileage on S24 DOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S24 DOW find?
S24 DOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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