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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S65 BPHMOT history

S65 BPH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S65 BPH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
185,297 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 BPH
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
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S65 BPH was last recorded at 185,297 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 23,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,026 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
23,271 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,297 miles
  • 2025 – 162,026 miles
  • 2024 – 149,791 miles
  • 2023 – 143,480 miles
  • 2022 – 139,979 miles
  • 2021 – 139,195 miles
  • 2020 – 137,990 miles
  • 2019 – 136,365 miles
  • 2018 – 134,097 miles
  • 2017 – 130,893 miles
  • 2016 – 128,597 miles
  • 2015 – 126,188 miles
  • 2014 – 121,026 miles
  • 2013 – 115,262 miles
  • 2012 – 110,275 miles
  • 2011 – 103,034 miles
  • 2010 – 99,881 miles
  • 2009 – 97,802 miles
  • 2008 – 90,255 miles
  • 2007 – 81,367 miles
  • 2006 – 73,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,297 miles
  • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail185,297 miles (+23,271)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,297 miles
    Test number
    889668494534
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass162,026 miles (+12,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,026 miles
    Test number
    897219371948
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related under body surface corrosion

  3. Pass149,791 miles (+6,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,791 miles
    Test number
    196648330925
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    633356518679
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount bush perished/worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail143,480 miles (+3,501)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    839600570462
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount bush perished/worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass139,979 miles (+784)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,979 miles
    Test number
    303816834219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight rust near rear subframe mounts
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear hub area plus noise from offside rear shockabsorber

  7. Pass139,195 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,195 miles
    Test number
    465880288519
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass137,990 miles (+1,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    579294925040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass136,365 miles (+2,268)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    389292784134
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box cracking plus blowing
    • AdvisorySlight wear to nearside front lower ball joint

  10. Pass134,097 miles (+3,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    814749957730
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass130,893 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,893 miles
    Test number
    412497506495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail130,625 miles (+2,028)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    513990299924
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass128,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    413497634157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail128,594 miles (+2,406)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    936981654124
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass126,188 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,188 miles
    Test number
    819671885120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,026 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    645986894193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,024 miles (+5,762)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    836505294145
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass115,262 miles (+5)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    786638523280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail115,257 miles (+4,982)1 dangerous7 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    326655023486
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass110,275 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    459693222284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged

  21. Fail110,275 miles (+7,241)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    839652822256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged

  22. Pass103,034 miles (+3,153)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    489810931278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass99,881 miles (+2,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,881 miles
    Test number
    962816030298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag fault light on

  24. Pass97,802 miles (+7,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    814767939286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass90,255 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,255 miles
    Test number
    871744658260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,367 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    381863267455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch noisy

  27. Fail81,367 miles (+7,551)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    460683267211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch noisy

  28. Pass73,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    733973736222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S65 BPH

Does S65 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 BPH expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 BPH?
The MOT on S65 BPH expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 BPH done?
S65 BPH was recorded at 185,297 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has S65 BPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 BPH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S65 BPH 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 S65 BPH find?
S65 BPH failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits.

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