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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S772 HKNMOT history

S772 HKN is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S772 HKN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,856 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S772 HKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S772 HKN was last recorded at 66,856 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,843 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,856 miles
  • 2025 – 66,843 miles
  • 2024 – 65,883 miles
  • 2023 – 64,938 miles
  • 2022 – 63,963 miles
  • 2021 – 63,160 miles
  • 2020 – 62,062 miles
  • 2019 – 61,150 miles
  • 2018 – 60,165 miles
  • 2017 – 59,112 miles
  • 2016 – 58,073 miles
  • 2015 – 56,875 miles
  • 2014 – 55,129 miles
  • 2013 – 52,250 miles
  • 2012 – 48,691 miles
  • 2011 – 46,753 miles
  • 2010 – 44,736 miles
  • 2009 – 41,329 miles
  • 2008 – 38,943 miles
  • 2007 – 36,463 miles
  • 2006 – 34,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,856 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,856 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    842573914074
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,843 miles (+960)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    169043057801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,883 miles (+945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,883 miles
    Test number
    650056119182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,938 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    610946430706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass63,963 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    679554393823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,959 miles (+799)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    441795646682
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

  7. Pass63,160 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    615358220765
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust blowing

  8. Fail63,137 miles (+1,075)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    450264506169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust blowing

  9. Pass62,062 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    438567878460
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded around jacking point slight rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe small rust hole corrosion around rear mounting bracket and rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail62,062 miles (+912)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    364249165170
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded around jacking point slight rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe small rust hole corrosion around rear mounting bracket and rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass61,150 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,150 miles
    Test number
    212556714429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    174279823555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,165 miles (+1,053)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    571202913488
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass59,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    627978169322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,111 miles (+1,038)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    734561591553
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass58,073 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    324899520574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,875 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    817215717713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,129 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    146753634227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,250 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    478490543219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass48,691 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    727022922263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,753 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    297138041296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail44,736 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    470083340229
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass44,736 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    552853940250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass41,329 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    511668839221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass38,943 miles (+2,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    760090448251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter wall slightly worn/damaged.

  26. Pass36,463 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    671713647246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,049 miles
    Test number
    983504646258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S772 HKN

Does S772 HKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S772 HKN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S772 HKN?
The MOT on S772 HKN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S772 HKN done?
S772 HKN was recorded at 66,856 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has S772 HKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S772 HKN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S772 HKN 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 S772 HKN find?
S772 HKN passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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