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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

S70 MYCMOT history

S70 MYC is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S70 MYC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,778 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MYC was last recorded at 132,778 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2019: 93,247 miles, lower than 109,059 miles on 26 May 2018.

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
129,452 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
3,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,778 miles
  • 2025 – 129,452 miles
  • 2024 – 127,332 miles
  • 2023 – 121,434 miles
  • 2021 – 114,964 miles
  • 2020 – 107,287 miles
  • 2019 – 93,247 miles
  • 2018 – 109,059 miles
  • 2017 – 97,753 miles
  • 2016 – 97,700 miles
  • 2014 – 94,729 miles
  • 2013 – 90,404 miles
  • 2012 – 86,305 miles
  • 2011 – 82,930 miles
  • 2010 – 78,845 miles
  • 2009 – 74,120 miles
  • 2008 – 69,514 miles
  • 2007 – 66,489 miles
  • 2006 – 62,907 miles
  • 2005 – 58,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,778 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,778 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    843903636668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,452 miles (+2,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    931820653203
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,332 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,332 miles
    Test number
    486204096786
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail127,292 miles (+5,858)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    552524162121
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is plated (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass121,434 miles (+6,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    750530748852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,964 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    271012386190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,287 miles (+14,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    780708966807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,247 miles (-15,812)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    875355091199
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,059 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    680730767772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,986 miles (+11,233)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    207629950440
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass97,753 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    807996404568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,700 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    170817209425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,729 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    575791224358
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail94,720 miles (+4,316)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    199589114377
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorted

  15. Pass90,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    976019213390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,400 miles (+4,095)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    327369813389
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorted

  17. Pass86,305 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    428202122456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    385472621301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,930 miles (+4,085)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    888642521381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    461594020355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail78,845 miles (+4,725)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    584454420321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass74,120 miles (+4,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    281260319334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass69,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    830268508367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,514 miles (+3,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    301318808312
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass66,489 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    693313227381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass62,907 miles (+4,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    474054726333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass58,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    863732025370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,193 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    284084715379
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight dampness around power steering pipes.

Questions about S70 MYC

Does S70 MYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 MYC is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 MYC?
The MOT on S70 MYC is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 MYC done?
S70 MYC was recorded at 132,778 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,608 miles a year.
Has S70 MYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MYC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S70 MYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 MYC find?
S70 MYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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