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BMW 316

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S27 LNSMOT history

S27 LNS is a white diesel BMW 316 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

S27 LNS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
126,137 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 LNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 LNS was last recorded at 126,137 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,119 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
10,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,137 miles
  • 2024 – 120,960 miles
  • 2023 – 115,467 miles
  • 2022 – 106,785 miles
  • 2021 – 100,175 miles
  • 2020 – 81,115 miles
  • 2019 – 62,020 miles
  • 2018 – 57,461 miles
  • 2017 – 45,372 miles
  • 2016 – 32,338 miles
  • 2015 – 19,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    914786347278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,137 miles (+18)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    703228656968
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail126,119 miles (+5,159)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    277223198441
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield slightly insecure
  4. Pass120,960 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    668311276189
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail120,960 miles (+28)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    239025510623
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail120,932 miles (+5,465)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    280925678379
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass115,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    647032451673
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail115,467 miles (+8,682)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    665485103653
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  9. Pass106,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    946902658966
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
  10. Fail106,785 miles (+6,610)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    357248941984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
  11. Pass100,175 miles (+19,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,175 miles
    Test number
    431172074010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,115 miles (+19,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    771718188185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass62,020 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    886036778786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,461 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    832415986806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass55,771 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    942950450691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,372 miles (+13,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    803909323814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,338 miles (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    203363628465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,871 miles
    Test number
    146411465176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 LNS

Does S27 LNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 LNS expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 LNS?
The MOT on S27 LNS expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 LNS done?
S27 LNS was recorded at 126,137 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 10,400 miles a year.
Has S27 LNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 LNS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 LNS 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 S27 LNS find?
S27 LNS passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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