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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S39 BHCMOT history

S39 BHC is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

S39 BHC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2022
Mileage
95,398 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 BHC
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 expired on 10 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S39 BHC was last recorded at 95,398 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 4,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,411 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,987 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,398 miles
  • 2021 – 90,411 miles
  • 2020 – 88,189 miles
  • 2019 – 85,437 miles
  • 2018 – 82,604 miles
  • 2017 – 81,047 miles
  • 2015 – 78,335 miles
  • 2013 – 75,184 miles
  • 2012 – 68,125 miles
  • 2011 – 62,963 miles
  • 2010 – 59,926 miles
  • 2009 – 56,059 miles
  • 2008 – 52,470 miles
  • 2007 – 48,970 miles
  • 2006 – 45,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,398 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre heatshield loose fouling exhaust
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger hitting exhaust mounting

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail95,398 miles (+4,987)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,398 miles
    Test number
    612253005176
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre heatshield loose fouling exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger hitting exhaust mounting

  2. Pass90,411 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    731189597662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,392 miles (+2,203)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    943194126229
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,189 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    940586904810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,177 miles (+2,740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    356054854505
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,437 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    801370174649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail85,426 miles (+2,822)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    791168573388
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,604 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    651775150850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,047 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    116316070328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Fail81,047 miles (+2,712)13 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    726835330458
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Pass78,335 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    402293521589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,334 miles (+3,150)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    675160278084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,184 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    916161053310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,125 miles (+5,162)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    329476352342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  15. Pass62,963 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    378229831351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail62,943 miles (+3,017)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    456205431433
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass59,926 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    204445130313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,059 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    460895339317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,470 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    103046738350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,970 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    671747537333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    461291546358
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S39 BHC

Does S39 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 BHC expired on 10 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 BHC?
The MOT on S39 BHC expired on 10 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 BHC done?
S39 BHC was recorded at 95,398 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has S39 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 BHC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S39 BHC 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 S39 BHC find?
S39 BHC failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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