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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S796 XNFMOT history

S796 XNF is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S796 XNF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,276 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 XNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 XNF was last recorded at 130,276 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,275 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,276 miles
  • 2025 – 122,782 miles
  • 2018 – 122,557 miles
  • 2017 – 120,327 miles
  • 2016 – 116,152 miles
  • 2015 – 112,266 miles
  • 2014 – 107,796 miles
  • 2013 – 102,279 miles
  • 2012 – 98,620 miles
  • 2011 – 95,096 miles
  • 2010 – 90,808 miles
  • 2009 – 86,414 miles
  • 2008 – 82,562 miles
  • 2007 – 77,016 miles
  • 2006 – 74,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,276 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,276 miles
    Test number
    244867404366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,275 miles (+7,493)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,275 miles
    Test number
    757036307956
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,782 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    319497438981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,557 miles (+2,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    865753378563
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,327 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    645703216383
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Fail120,324 miles (+4,172)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    553446691715
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass116,152 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    503197455108
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail112,266 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    376693505482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass112,266 miles (+4,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    459463205246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass107,796 miles (+5,517)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    308707194168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass102,279 miles (+3,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    225759393423
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass98,620 miles (+3,524)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,620 miles
    Test number
    366700102265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass95,096 miles (+4,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    509596491150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass90,808 miles (+4,394)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    331032700247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in a poor condition

  15. Pass86,414 miles (+3,852)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    244631909240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack.

  16. Pass82,562 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    962187908222
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both rack ends

  17. Fail82,562 miles (+5,546)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    300867808271
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both rack ends

  18. Pass77,016 miles (+2,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    310901907244
    • NoteO/s front lower ball joint worn.not as yet to excess.

  19. Pass74,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    480055506252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S796 XNF

Does S796 XNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 XNF is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 XNF?
The MOT on S796 XNF is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 XNF done?
S796 XNF was recorded at 130,276 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has S796 XNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 XNF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S796 XNF 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 S796 XNF find?
S796 XNF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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