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Red and Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,085 cc

S38 XNPMOT history

S38 XNP is a red and silver petrol BMW R Series first used on 17 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 32,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
32,244 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 XNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 XNP was last recorded at 32,244 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 4,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,160 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,084 miles
Average per year
1,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,244 miles
  • 2024 – 28,160 miles
  • 2020 – 24,748 miles
  • 2019 – 22,528 miles
  • 2018 – 19,616 miles
  • 2015 – 18,733 miles
  • 2014 – 17,997 miles
  • 2013 – 17,401 miles
  • 2012 – 14,654 miles
  • 2010 – 12,206 miles
  • 2009 – 8,360 miles
  • 2008 – 8,349 miles
  • 2007 – 7,853 miles
  • 2006 – 6,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    263473250356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail32,244 miles (+4,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    699370885834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass28,160 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    258062159691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    260741950103
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Handlebar mounting rubbers have slight play but not dangerous - advise replacement
  5. Fail24,748 miles (+2,220)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    175095837292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Note ; **** New pads need bedding in +/- 100 miles **** (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Handlebar mounting rubbers have slight play but not dangerous - advise replacement
  6. Pass22,528 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,528 miles
    Test number
    150472169386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,616 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    465371392516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,733 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,733 miles
    Test number
    961069081655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,997 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,997 miles
    Test number
    167770744272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,401 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,401 miles
    Test number
    387247143230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,654 miles
    Test number
    156613092458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,654 miles (+2,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,654 miles
    Test number
    907023792010
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  13. Pass12,206 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,206 miles
    Test number
    500716390124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,799 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,799 miles
    Test number
    841568180030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,360 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,360 miles
    Test number
    163820999009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,349 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,349 miles
    Test number
    101057518103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,853 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,853 miles
    Test number
    891778017167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,627 miles
    Test number
    423192536126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 XNP

Does S38 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 XNP expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 XNP?
The MOT on S38 XNP expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 XNP done?
S38 XNP was recorded at 32,244 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
Has S38 XNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 XNP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 XNP 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 S38 XNP find?
S38 XNP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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