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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S25 DLKMOT history

S25 DLK is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2022.

S25 DLK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
93,666 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 DLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 DLK was last recorded at 93,666 miles on 13 Aug 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,650 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,666 miles
  • 2021 – 82,391 miles
  • 2019 – 81,448 miles
  • 2018 – 78,802 miles
  • 2017 – 78,762 miles
  • 2016 – 76,894 miles
  • 2015 – 74,413 miles
  • 2014 – 70,972 miles
  • 2012 – 61,142 miles
  • 2011 – 55,417 miles
  • 2010 – 50,590 miles
  • 2009 – 45,053 miles
  • 2008 – 37,760 miles
  • 2007 – 29,736 miles
  • 2006 – 23,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,666 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    748005462019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail93,650 miles (+11,259)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    772566344934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,391 miles (+943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    869181140338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass81,448 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    801236219572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,802 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    591117797285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,762 miles (+1,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    549600256751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre side wall split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre side wall split
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  7. Pass76,894 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,894 miles
    Test number
    321816877302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass74,413 miles (+3,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    586639115013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Pass70,972 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,972 miles
    Test number
    137060124011
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass61,142 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,142 miles
    Test number
    358020922386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,015 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    119353582481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,012 miles (+1,595)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    239601282034
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  13. Pass55,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    199805211390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,416 miles (+4,826)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    697355311303
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass50,590 miles (+5,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    811307400307
    • NoteOffside front tyre edge slightly worn
  16. Pass45,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    682184219371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,053 miles (+7,293)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    893314619338
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass37,760 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    791638418380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    933388717337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,736 miles (+6,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    583537517367
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass23,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,349 miles
    Test number
    840126656301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,346 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    171796656350
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S25 DLK

Does S25 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 DLK expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 DLK?
The MOT on S25 DLK expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 DLK done?
S25 DLK was recorded at 93,666 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2022, an average of 4,496 miles a year.
Has S25 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 DLK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S25 DLK 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 S25 DLK find?
S25 DLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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