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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S35 APCMOT history

S35 APC is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,983 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 APC was last recorded at 72,983 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,060 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,983 miles
  • 2021 – 71,060 miles
  • 2019 – 58,867 miles
  • 2018 – 46,566 miles
  • 2017 – 41,379 miles
  • 2016 – 40,240 miles
  • 2014 – 39,184 miles
  • 2013 – 37,826 miles
  • 2012 – 35,231 miles
  • 2011 – 33,830 miles
  • 2010 – 31,475 miles
  • 2009 – 28,938 miles
  • 2008 – 26,094 miles
  • 2007 – 23,882 miles
  • 2006 – 21,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,983 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    435518321725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,060 miles (+12,193)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    368411442762
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver door trim panel insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,867 miles (+12,301)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,867 miles
    Test number
    899507401201
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    124904385914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,565 miles (+5,186)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    913715502887
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,379 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    291096607396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    618646552232
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Fail40,240 miles (+1,056)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    114209411825
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass39,184 miles (+1,358)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,184 miles
    Test number
    406841834426
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass37,826 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    329156533373
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass35,231 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    916530442383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,830 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    236342741336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,475 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,475 miles
    Test number
    920570850310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass28,938 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    113935439307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,094 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,094 miles
    Test number
    911487148388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,882 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    542411567315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,582 miles
    Test number
    504321216314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 APC

Does S35 APC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 APC is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 APC?
The MOT on S35 APC is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 APC done?
S35 APC was recorded at 72,983 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has S35 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 APC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S35 APC 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 S35 APC find?
S35 APC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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