
BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc
S32 SEYMOT history
S32 SEY is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 109,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 109,386 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 SEY
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S32 SEY was last recorded at 109,386 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,674 miles · 21 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,712 miles
- Average per year
- 3,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,386 miles
- 2025 – 105,674 miles
- 2023 – 105,600 miles
- 2022 – 105,594 miles
- 2021 – 105,572 miles
- 2020 – 105,521 miles
- 2019 – 102,333 miles
- 2018 – 101,028 miles
- 2017 – 100,516 miles
- 2016 – 98,906 miles
- 2015 – 97,577 miles
- 2014 – 94,964 miles
- 2013 – 91,796 miles
- 2012 – 87,249 miles
- 2011 – 79,721 miles
- 2010 – 71,661 miles
- 2009 – 63,545 miles
- 2008 – 54,088 miles
- 2007 – 45,009 miles
- 2006 – 37,346 miles
- 2005 – 35,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded All coil springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,386 miles (+3,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 109,386 miles
- Test number
- 337834078614
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,674 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 105,674 miles
- Test number
- 160402906011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,600 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,600 miles
- Test number
- 424499547602
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle corroded
Fail105,597 miles (+3)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,597 miles
- Test number
- 286391081811
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle corroded
Pass105,594 miles (+22)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,594 miles
- Test number
- 695833537816
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass105,572 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,572 miles
- Test number
- 578248746245
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Various pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion on the underside of the car
Fail105,568 miles (+47)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,568 miles
- Test number
- 954551414057
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Various pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion on the underside of the car
Pass105,521 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,521 miles
- Test number
- 754874673892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail105,520 miles (+3,187)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,520 miles
- Test number
- 982442292396
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,333 miles (+1,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,333 miles
- Test number
- 952075935609
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas of sill near to rear sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVery slight seeping of oil from rear seal on gearbox.
Pass101,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,028 miles
- Test number
- 778314593461
- AdvisoryUnder body strut brace corroded (front)
Fail101,028 miles (+512)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,028 miles
- Test number
- 584341420801
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point area corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body strut brace corroded (front)
Pass100,516 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 100,516 miles
- Test number
- 556815788937
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from the engine.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from the gearbox propshaft seal.
Fail100,516 miles (+1,610)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,516 miles
- Test number
- 878808194661
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from the engine.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from the gearbox propshaft seal.
Pass98,906 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 98,906 miles
- Test number
- 511038504122
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly long
- AdvisorySlight corrosion near on outer sills
Pass97,577 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 97,577 miles
- Test number
- 219857367800
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack arm has play in a ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnderside vehicle brace corroded
Fail97,577 miles (+2,613)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,577 miles
- Test number
- 765564698013
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on the outer side wall
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack arm has play in a ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryUnderside vehicle brace corroded
Pass94,964 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,964 miles
- Test number
- 629860084274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAll 4 jacking points are corroding
- NoteBoth rear tyres are over half worn
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall is deteriorated
- NoteOffside front fog lamp not working
Fail94,964 miles (+3,168)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,964 miles
- Test number
- 496659474220
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAll 4 jacking points are corroding
- NoteBoth rear tyres are over half worn
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall is deteriorated
- NoteOffside front fog lamp not working
Pass91,796 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 91,796 miles
- Test number
- 589743683234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail91,734 miles (+4,485)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,734 miles
- Test number
- 655524973240
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHand brake weak
- NoteRear brake discs are corroded
Pass87,249 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 87,249 miles
- Test number
- 656007972297
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail87,248 miles (+7,527)7 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,248 miles
- Test number
- 368832572248
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass79,721 miles5 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 969298581258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBearbox rear seal is leaking slightly
- NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion at the rear
- NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall has slight deterioration
- NoteNearside rear brake is sticking slightly
- NoteOffside front wing has slight damage
- NoteRear brake disks have some corrosion
- NoteRear diff has slight leak of fluid
- NoteRear screen washer is blocked
Fail79,721 miles (+8,060)5 failures5 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 566695381245
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBearbox rear seal is leaking slightly
- NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion at the rear
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall has slight deterioration
- NoteNearside rear brake is sticking slightly
- NoteOffside front wing has slight damage
- NoteRear brake disks have some corrosion
- NoteRear diff has slight leak of fluid
- NoteRear screen washer is blocked
Pass71,661 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 71,661 miles
- Test number
- 314256260225
- NoteCatalytic convertor effiency is deteriorating
- NoteExhaust system has some corrosion
- NoteFront brake discs have some corrosion/wear
- NoteFuel injector return pipes are wearing
- NoteRear axle bushes starting to wear
- NoteRear coil springs have some corrosion
Fail71,661 miles (+8,116)1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,661 miles
- Test number
- 261936760228
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteExhaust system has some corrosion
- NoteFront brake discs have some corrosion/wear
- NoteFuel injector return pipes are wearing
- NoteRear axle bushes starting to wear
- NoteRear coil springs have some corrosion
Pass63,545 miles (+9,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 63,545 miles
- Test number
- 483829079242
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass54,088 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 54,088 miles
- Test number
- 483740688246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail54,088 miles (+9,079)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,088 miles
- Test number
- 804180288227
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass45,009 miles (+7,663)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,009 miles
- Test number
- 674241197296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,346 miles (+2,338)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,346 miles
- Test number
- 603060596292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 35,008 miles
- Test number
- 600472995257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S32 SEY
- Does S32 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 SEY is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S32 SEY?
- The MOT on S32 SEY is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S32 SEY done?
- S32 SEY was recorded at 109,386 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
- Has S32 SEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 SEY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S32 SEY 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 S32 SEY find?
- S32 SEY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.