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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S3 NABMOT history

S3 NAB is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S3 NAB red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,160 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NAB was last recorded at 92,160 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2024: 81,519 miles, lower than 87,519 miles on 8 Nov 2024.

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
92,160 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,160 miles
  • 2024 – 81,519 miles
  • 2023 – 86,941 miles
  • 2022 – 86,407 miles
  • 2021 – 85,598 miles
  • 2020 – 85,094 miles
  • 2019 – 84,871 miles
  • 2018 – 84,611 miles
  • 2017 – 83,565 miles
  • 2016 – 82,270 miles
  • 2015 – 81,521 miles
  • 2014 – 80,606 miles
  • 2013 – 78,529 miles
  • 2012 – 75,067 miles
  • 2011 – 71,108 miles
  • 2010 – 64,700 miles
  • 2009 – 58,899 miles
  • 2008 – 51,194 miles
  • 2007 – 45,508 miles
  • 2006 – 41,325 miles
  • 2005 – 32,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mount perished and starting to splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear brake pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Some corrosion to NSR outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    181870726871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mount perished and starting to split

  2. Fail92,160 miles (+10,641)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    658249714660
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield has 2 fastener locations hollowed out and no longer securing heat shield in these locations
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mount perished and starting to split

  3. Pass81,519 miles (-6,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    921279196147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,519 miles (+578)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    706093133095
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass86,941 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    103298318678
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass86,407 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    688979733743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    990440641685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,598 miles (+504)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    193324739326
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass85,094 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    868614014918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,047 miles (+176)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    487546910455
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around timing belt cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,871 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    427712280308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,611 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,611 miles
    Test number
    748088921063
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake pipes.

  13. Pass83,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    445590298246
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to NSR outer sill.

  14. Fail83,565 miles (+1,295)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    620636573053
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Antiroll bar mount. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to NSR outer sill.

  15. Pass82,270 miles (+749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    154477041575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass81,521 miles (+915)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    365094705245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four tyre valve slight perished

  17. Pass80,606 miles (+2,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    737711634278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Pass78,529 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    298971203205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,067 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    119011222283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,108 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    377194301407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,700 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    523895900241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,699 miles (+5,800)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    453684700225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass58,899 miles (+7,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    703580729212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass51,194 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,194 miles
    Test number
    361892028465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,508 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    750028217219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,325 miles (+8,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    751176826243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass32,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    560107815205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NAB

Does S3 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NAB is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 NAB?
The MOT on S3 NAB is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NAB done?
S3 NAB was recorded at 92,160 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has S3 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NAB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 NAB find?
S3 NAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust rubber mount perished and starting to split.

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