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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S35 KVJMOT history

S35 KVJ is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,698 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 KVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 KVJ was last recorded at 98,698 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 2,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2012: 54,093 miles, lower than 478,932 miles on 22 Mar 2011.
  • 13 Mar 2017: 84,750 miles, lower than 790,127 miles on 24 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,706 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,992 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,698 miles
  • 2024 – 95,706 miles
  • 2023 – 94,621 miles
  • 2022 – 88,521 miles
  • 2018 – 88,430 miles
  • 2017 – 84,906 miles
  • 2016 – 790,127 miles
  • 2015 – 73,050 miles
  • 2014 – 67,119 miles
  • 2013 – 60,831 miles
  • 2012 – 54,093 miles
  • 2011 – 478,932 miles
  • 2010 – 33,708 miles
  • 2009 – 32,141 miles
  • 2008 – 30,269 miles
  • 2007 – 28,405 miles
  • 2006 – 25,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,698 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,698 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    736556388492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,706 miles (+1,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    922024896114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,621 miles (+6,100)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    141075618443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner / Outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass88,521 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    616111344922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail88,430 miles (+3,524)2 dangerous8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    231644374112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level a little low

  6. Pass84,906 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    468087207521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,750 miles (-705,377)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    465182221041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass790,127 miles (+711,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    790,127 miles
    Test number
    528910550902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail79,086 miles (+6,036)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    500289266350
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass73,050 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,050 miles
    Test number
    496905975066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,044 miles (+5,925)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    316558765071
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass67,119 miles (+53)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    189195884456
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOff side rackend slight play

  13. Fail67,066 miles (+6,235)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    997673284021
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOff side rackend slight play

  14. Pass60,831 miles (+6,738)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    469438973049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass54,093 miles (-424,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    987720462049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass478,932 miles (+431,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    478,932 miles
    Test number
    147591381461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,892 miles (+14,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    836275471043
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass33,708 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    504811880054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,141 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    813145179090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,269 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,269 miles
    Test number
    401018878063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,405 miles (+2,527)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    134966477498
    • NoteO/s parkbrake efficiency low
    • NoteVery long parkbrake lever travel

  22. Pass25,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,878 miles
    Test number
    721110886086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 KVJ

Does S35 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 KVJ expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 KVJ?
The MOT on S35 KVJ expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 KVJ done?
S35 KVJ was recorded at 98,698 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has S35 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 KVJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S35 KVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S35 KVJ find?
S35 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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