BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc
S34 BPJMOT history
S34 BPJ is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 122,140 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,521 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 BPJ
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 BPJ was last recorded at 122,140 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 May 2016: 10,050 miles, lower than 97,735 miles on 29 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,241 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,899 miles
- Average per year
- 3,521 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,140 miles
- 2024 – 118,241 miles
- 2023 – 111,930 miles
- 2022 – 108,952 miles
- 2021 – 106,918 miles
- 2020 – 106,799 miles
- 2019 – 105,379 miles
- 2018 – 104,022 miles
- 2017 – 102,466 miles
- 2016 – 10,050 miles
- 2015 – 97,735 miles
- 2014 – 95,268 miles
- 2013 – 92,668 miles
- 2012 – 88,872 miles
- 2011 – 83,368 miles
- 2010 – 78,398 miles
- 2009 – 71,496 miles
- 2008 – 66,696 miles
- 2007 – 61,848 miles
- 2006 – 55,366 miles
- 2005 – 49,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,140 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,140 miles (+3,899)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 122,140 miles
- Test number
- 977923453443
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,241 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 118,241 miles
- Test number
- 203594154553
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail118,241 miles (+6,311)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,241 miles
- Test number
- 277773605886
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,930 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,930 miles
- Test number
- 335559984054
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,952 miles (+2,034)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,952 miles
- Test number
- 928780459132
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,918 miles (+119)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,918 miles
- Test number
- 661389848584
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both side (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,799 miles (+1,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,799 miles
- Test number
- 934694152793
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,379 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,379 miles
- Test number
- 349685157446
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,022 miles (+1,556)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 104,022 miles
- Test number
- 433744143344
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWipers worn
Pass102,466 miles (+92,416)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,466 miles
- Test number
- 548369210965
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
Pass10,050 miles (-87,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 10,050 miles
- Test number
- 404861732616
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail97,735 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,735 miles
- Test number
- 285079215186
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,735 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 97,735 miles
- Test number
- 906039715156
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,268 miles (+2,600)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 95,268 miles
- Test number
- 346607404136
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front Shockabsobers weak
Pass92,668 miles (+3,796)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 92,668 miles
- Test number
- 987479293093
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front shockabsorbers weak
Pass88,872 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 88,872 miles
- Test number
- 799834312136
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass83,368 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 83,368 miles
- Test number
- 647817691065
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass78,398 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 78,398 miles
- Test number
- 301707690078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,397 miles (+6,901)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,397 miles
- Test number
- 154726090088
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass71,496 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2010
- Odometer
- 71,496 miles
- Test number
- 714320419100
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,696 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 243814918174
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,696 miles (+4,848)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 892544718116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,848 miles (+6,482)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,848 miles
- Test number
- 602597517118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,366 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,366 miles
- Test number
- 172368916177
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass55,366 miles (+5,752)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 55,366 miles
- Test number
- 491498016176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2006
- Odometer
- 49,614 miles
- Test number
- 481029515137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S34 BPJ
- Does S34 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 BPJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S34 BPJ?
- The MOT on S34 BPJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 BPJ done?
- S34 BPJ was recorded at 122,140 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
- Has S34 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 BPJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S34 BPJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S34 BPJ find?
- S34 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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