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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S78 TDXMOT history

S78 TDX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
158,346 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 TDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 TDX was last recorded at 158,346 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2015: 121,373 miles, lower than 122,539 miles on 14 Nov 2014.

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
156,829 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,346 miles
  • 2021 – 156,829 miles
  • 2020 – 150,762 miles
  • 2019 – 145,115 miles
  • 2018 – 138,160 miles
  • 2017 – 129,403 miles
  • 2016 – 125,515 miles
  • 2015 – 123,731 miles
  • 2014 – 122,539 miles
  • 2013 – 121,851 miles
  • 2012 – 121,195 miles
  • 2011 – 120,573 miles
  • 2010 – 119,376 miles
  • 2009 – 118,259 miles
  • 2008 – 116,988 miles
  • 2007 – 114,737 miles
  • 2006 – 108,507 miles
  • 2005 – 105,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,346 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,346 miles (+1,517)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    380894765590
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass156,829 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,829 miles
    Test number
    159296947716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,762 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    984994604474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,115 miles (+6,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,115 miles
    Test number
    943645328792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,160 miles
    Test number
    189290522338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail138,160 miles (+8,757)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,160 miles
    Test number
    991029022794
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,403 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    750296777523
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail129,306 miles (+3,791)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    747196232793
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass125,515 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    804926548693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,731 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    328552192052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,373 miles (-1,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    303407692907
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass122,539 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,539 miles
    Test number
    658528814324
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass121,851 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,851 miles
    Test number
    615476613346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,195 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    885029412304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,573 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,573 miles
    Test number
    709472311347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,376 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    633813310369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,259 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    118,259 miles
    Test number
    850674319360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,988 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    100291038365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,737 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    114,737 miles
    Test number
    701398027384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,697 miles (+6,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    462091727309
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass108,507 miles (+2,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    163378026385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass105,804 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    450314835399
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers poor condition. †Rear brake discs pitted. †O/S Rear tyre worn on legal limits. †O/S Front lower ball ,joint play .

Questions about S78 TDX

Does S78 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 TDX expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 TDX?
The MOT on S78 TDX expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 TDX done?
S78 TDX was recorded at 158,346 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has S78 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 TDX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S78 TDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S78 TDX find?
S78 TDX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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