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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S46 MLNMOT history

S46 MLN is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S46 MLN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,686 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 MLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 MLN was last recorded at 62,686 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 8,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,346 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,340 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,686 miles
  • 2025 – 54,346 miles
  • 2024 – 41,092 miles
  • 2023 – 27,573 miles
  • 2015 – 27,564 miles
  • 2014 – 27,549 miles
  • 2013 – 27,505 miles
  • 2012 – 27,448 miles
  • 2011 – 27,246 miles
  • 2010 – 26,652 miles
  • 2008 – 26,081 miles
  • 2007 – 25,376 miles
  • 2006 – 21,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,686 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken and middle hanger broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil s/a

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Aux belt cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,686 miles (+8,340)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    802511694017
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  2. Pass54,346 miles (+58)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    340105949838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken and middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil s/a (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracked

  3. Fail54,288 miles (+13,196)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,288 miles
    Test number
    521171180048
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken and middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil s/a (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracked

  4. Pass41,092 miles (+13,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    107163230818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,573 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    554394179081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top of collum posable top bearing (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,564 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    286098054688
    • AdvisoryPlay on steering inner joints

  7. Pass27,549 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    196203904279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass27,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    719957503240
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail27,505 miles (+57)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    948277703227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass27,448 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,448 miles
    Test number
    477778002271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass27,246 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    367243391101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass26,652 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,652 miles
    Test number
    131018980131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,081 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    103912448213
    • 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)

  14. Pass25,376 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,376 miles
    Test number
    222298317248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,544 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,544 miles
    Test number
    321385416490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,527 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    294373616250
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S46 MLN

Does S46 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 MLN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S46 MLN?
The MOT on S46 MLN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S46 MLN done?
S46 MLN was recorded at 62,686 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has S46 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 MLN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S46 MLN 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 S46 MLN find?
S46 MLN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc's; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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