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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S755 KANMOT history

S755 KAN is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
160,311 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S755 KAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S755 KAN was last recorded at 160,311 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2021: 159,458 miles, lower than 222,446 miles on 25 Jun 2019.

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
159,458 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
3,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,311 miles
  • 2021 – 159,458 miles
  • 2019 – 222,446 miles
  • 2018 – 217,446 miles
  • 2017 – 210,813 miles
  • 2016 – 202,330 miles
  • 2015 – 195,618 miles
  • 2014 – 184,410 miles
  • 2013 – 175,621 miles
  • 2011 – 155,568 miles
  • 2010 – 151,195 miles
  • 2009 – 146,539 miles
  • 2008 – 141,532 miles
  • 2007 – 134,766 miles
  • 2006 – 110,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats
  • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing No Rear Seats

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,311 miles (+853)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,311 miles
    Test number
    612322536945
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing No Rear Seats

  2. Pass159,458 miles (-62,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,458 miles
    Test number
    570257238450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass222,446 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    222,446 miles
    Test number
    672393200457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass217,446 miles (+6,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,446 miles
    Test number
    760537830939
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass210,813 miles (+8,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    210,813 miles
    Test number
    866570837361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  6. Pass202,330 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    202,330 miles
    Test number
    804813685696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass195,618 miles (+11,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    195,618 miles
    Test number
    295307865401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass184,410 miles (+8,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    184,410 miles
    Test number
    659072904129
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass175,621 miles (+20,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    175,621 miles
    Test number
    365182513024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass155,568 miles4 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    698146401357
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet damaged
    • NoteDrive belts cracked
    • NoteDrivers seat upright torn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteLight misting of oil around power steering pipes
    • NoteNearside front and both rear jacking pads missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteTailgate scratched

  11. Fail155,568 miles (+4,373)1 failure5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    195716201374
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet damaged
    • NoteDrive belts cracked
    • NoteDrivers seat upright torn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteLight misting of oil around power steering pipes
    • NoteNearside front and both rear jacking pads missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteTailgate scratched

  12. Pass151,195 miles (+161)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    151,195 miles
    Test number
    663871590223
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteFront brak discs lipped on edges
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe has light corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear outer tyre wall cracking
    • NotePower steering pipe damp
    • NoteScratches all round vehicle
    • NoteWining noise from engine

  13. Fail151,034 miles (+4,495)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,034 miles
    Test number
    913797370240
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteFront brak discs lipped on edges
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe has light corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear outer tyre wall cracking
    • NotePower steering pipe damp
    • NoteScratches all round vehicle
    • NoteWining noise from engine

  14. Pass146,539 miles (+2)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    561938479280
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBearing noise from engine
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low
    • NotePower steering pipe damp

  15. Fail146,537 miles (+5,005)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,537 miles
    Test number
    794375679203
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBearing noise from engine
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low
    • NotePower steering pipe damp

  16. Pass141,532 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    141,532 miles
    Test number
    944527968255
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter skin corroded.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated but still readable.

  17. Fail141,522 miles (+6,756)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,522 miles
    Test number
    813924158212
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter skin corroded.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated but still readable.

  18. Pass134,766 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    374716457224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,759 miles (+24,633)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    391333947282
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering joint
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  20. Pass110,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    110,126 miles
    Test number
    693262126209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S755 KAN

Does S755 KAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S755 KAN expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S755 KAN?
The MOT on S755 KAN expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S755 KAN done?
S755 KAN was recorded at 160,311 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 3,087 miles a year.
Has S755 KAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S755 KAN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on S755 KAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S755 KAN find?
S755 KAN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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