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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S8 DHCMOT history

S8 DHC is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S8 DHC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,675 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DHC was last recorded at 123,675 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,607 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,068 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,675 miles
  • 2025 – 121,607 miles
  • 2024 – 119,393 miles
  • 2023 – 117,044 miles
  • 2022 – 114,491 miles
  • 2021 – 111,382 miles
  • 2020 – 109,457 miles
  • 2019 – 106,198 miles
  • 2018 – 102,693 miles
  • 2017 – 98,889 miles
  • 2016 – 92,487 miles
  • 2015 – 86,011 miles
  • 2014 – 81,217 miles
  • 2013 – 78,440 miles
  • 2012 – 74,927 miles
  • 2011 – 70,895 miles
  • 2010 – 63,488 miles
  • 2009 – 54,968 miles
  • 2008 – 46,471 miles
  • 2007 – 40,680 miles
  • 2006 – 28,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,675 miles
    Test number
    107171530616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,674 miles (+2,067)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    279864248738
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,607 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    357893487866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,393 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    702006220933
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    656344726238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,033 miles (+2,542)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,033 miles
    Test number
    124242235214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,491 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,491 miles
    Test number
    498138571477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,382 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    815723858241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,457 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    164943736034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,198 miles
    Test number
    275062657558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,190 miles (+3,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    962907279991
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass102,693 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    256299418671
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,889 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    698041779252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass92,487 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    279508234613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,464 miles (+6,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    701551718652
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass86,011 miles (+4,794)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,011 miles
    Test number
    837718175034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken.

  17. Pass81,217 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    326162974082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,440 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,440 miles
    Test number
    546500283070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    887494172093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,927 miles (+4,032)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    499738262020
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass70,895 miles (+7,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    176716071088
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass63,488 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    420156770031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass54,968 miles (+8,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    444036579033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass46,471 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,471 miles
    Test number
    541904968075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,680 miles (+12,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    224588277074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,328 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    122803796048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    632279786064
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S8 DHC

Does S8 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DHC is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DHC?
The MOT on S8 DHC is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DHC done?
S8 DHC was recorded at 123,675 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has S8 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DHC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 DHC 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 S8 DHC find?
S8 DHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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