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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S49 DHTMOT history

S49 DHT is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
148,521 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 DHT
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
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 DHT was last recorded at 148,521 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2007: 81,637 miles, lower than 687,581 miles on 1 Apr 2006.

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
147,976 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,521 miles
  • 2021 – 147,976 miles
  • 2019 – 146,727 miles
  • 2018 – 145,763 miles
  • 2017 – 144,730 miles
  • 2016 – 142,661 miles
  • 2015 – 140,361 miles
  • 2014 – 137,584 miles
  • 2013 – 132,861 miles
  • 2012 – 126,597 miles
  • 2011 – 121,390 miles
  • 2010 – 118,418 miles
  • 2009 – 109,667 miles
  • 2008 – 95,208 miles
  • 2007 – 81,637 miles
  • 2006 – 687,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,521 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    712268982175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,976 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,976 miles
    Test number
    615623062034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail147,973 miles (+1,246)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,973 miles
    Test number
    867373192705
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned inner rack end damaged (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass146,727 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,727 miles
    Test number
    938127979612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,763 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,763 miles
    Test number
    989528227394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass144,730 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,730 miles
    Test number
    595142897442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,661 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,661 miles
    Test number
    605813612521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,361 miles (+2,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,361 miles
    Test number
    768352485000
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  9. Pass137,584 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,584 miles
    Test number
    238679774036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass132,861 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    239513493098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,597 miles (+5,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,597 miles
    Test number
    475019182096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,390 miles (+2,972)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,390 miles
    Test number
    905728191019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass118,418 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    301217270072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,667 miles (+14,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,667 miles
    Test number
    153757589059
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass95,208 miles (+13,571)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    890695188080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,637 miles (-605,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    240035087056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass687,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    687,581 miles
    Test number
    414831096091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 DHT

Does S49 DHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 DHT expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 DHT?
The MOT on S49 DHT expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 DHT done?
S49 DHT was recorded at 148,521 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023.
Has S49 DHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 DHT has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S49 DHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 DHT find?
S49 DHT passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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