BMW 316
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc
S35 MVYMOT history
S35 MVY is a multi-colour petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 226,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 226,646 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 MVY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S35 MVY was last recorded at 226,646 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jun 2015: 91,340 miles, lower than 114,034 miles on 23 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 222,999 miles · 25 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,647 miles
- Average per year
- 8,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,646 miles
- 2024 – 222,999 miles
- 2023 – 204,465 miles
- 2022 – 188,428 miles
- 2020 – 168,915 miles
- 2019 – 152,897 miles
- 2018 – 134,264 miles
- 2017 – 117,584 miles
- 2016 – 103,849 miles
- 2015 – 91,340 miles
- 2013 – 114,034 miles
- 2012 – 104,128 miles
- 2011 – 97,667 miles
- 2010 – 93,203 miles
- 2009 – 85,933 miles
- 2008 – 77,587 miles
- 2007 – 69,494 miles
- 2006 – 61,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,646 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,646 miles (+3,647)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 226,646 miles
- Test number
- 332640899264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,999 miles (+18,534)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 222,999 miles
- Test number
- 465327174551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass204,465 miles (+16,037)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 204,465 miles
- Test number
- 611921937038
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,428 miles (+19,513)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 188,428 miles
- Test number
- 366595428684
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass168,915 miles (+16,018)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,915 miles
- Test number
- 928641681171
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,897 miles (+18,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,897 miles
- Test number
- 663809868758
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass134,264 miles (+16,680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 134,264 miles
- Test number
- 239464601478
- 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))
Pass117,584 miles (+13,735)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 117,584 miles
- Test number
- 317443433820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,849 miles (+12,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,849 miles
- Test number
- 664288659343
- AdvisoryNon standard /modified vehicle
Pass91,340 miles (-22,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,340 miles
- Test number
- 837216655117
- NoteNon Standard/modified vehicle
Pass114,034 miles (+126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 114,034 miles
- Test number
- 108477323331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail113,908 miles (+9,780)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,908 miles
- Test number
- 555503123368
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,128 miles (+6,461)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,128 miles
- Test number
- 125180532241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRed warning light dash
Pass97,667 miles (+4,464)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 97,667 miles
- Test number
- 937610131263
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,203 miles (+7,270)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 93,203 miles
- Test number
- 801302830212
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in steering arms
- NoteVacuum leak
Pass85,933 miles (+8,346)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,933 miles
- Test number
- 250722439280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,587 miles (+8,093)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,587 miles
- Test number
- 310764728286
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass69,494 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 69,494 miles
- Test number
- 560830937285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,389 miles (+8,322)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,389 miles
- Test number
- 741015727293
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,067 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,067 miles
- Test number
- 421028926240
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S35 MVY
- Does S35 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 MVY is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S35 MVY?
- The MOT on S35 MVY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S35 MVY done?
- S35 MVY was recorded at 226,646 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
- Has S35 MVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 MVY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2013.
- Has the mileage on S35 MVY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S35 MVY find?
- S35 MVY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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