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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S782 DTXMOT history

S782 DTX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

S782 DTX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
101,835 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S782 DTX
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S782 DTX was last recorded at 101,835 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2014: 100,537 miles, lower than 126,798 miles on 31 May 2013.

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
101,809 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,835 miles
  • 2022 – 101,809 miles
  • 2016 – 101,370 miles
  • 2014 – 100,537 miles
  • 2013 – 126,798 miles
  • 2012 – 122,957 miles
  • 2011 – 114,992 miles
  • 2010 – 106,055 miles
  • 2009 – 101,624 miles
  • 2008 – 96,520 miles
  • 2007 – 90,791 miles
  • 2006 – 84,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,835 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,835 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    358719707267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,809 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,809 miles
    Test number
    708919016490
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  3. Pass101,370 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    986354784729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,537 miles (-26,261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    377338634277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,798 miles (+3,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    645041453118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass122,957 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    348708262154
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front brake pipes

  7. Fail122,957 miles (+7,965)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    179218362184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front brake pipes

  8. Pass114,992 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,992 miles
    Test number
    985476261194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,816 miles (+8,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    445109051133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  10. Pass106,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    332152680138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail106,049 miles (+575)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    281912280199
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail105,474 miles (+3,850)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    800210660184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass101,624 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    622874269196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail101,612 miles (+5,092)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    121183369161
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,520 miles
    Test number
    243204968190
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail96,518 miles (+5,727)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    964614068165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,791 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    303334767154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,788 miles (+6,324)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    491563767161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass84,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    511315066112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S782 DTX

Does S782 DTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S782 DTX expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S782 DTX?
The MOT on S782 DTX expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S782 DTX done?
S782 DTX was recorded at 101,835 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 924 miles a year.
Has S782 DTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S782 DTX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on S782 DTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S782 DTX find?
S782 DTX passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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