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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S95 UCVMOT history

S95 UCV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 33 MOT tests, with 129,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,050 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
23 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S95 UCV
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 valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S95 UCV was last recorded at 129,050 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 35,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2008: 33,649 miles, lower than 336,498 miles on 15 Apr 2008.

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
93,406 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
35,644 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,050 miles
  • 2025 – 93,406 miles
  • 2024 – 91,331 miles
  • 2023 – 86,980 miles
  • 2022 – 80,265 miles
  • 2021 – 73,387 miles
  • 2020 – 66,703 miles
  • 2019 – 65,288 miles
  • 2018 – 62,870 miles
  • 2017 – 61,072 miles
  • 2016 – 58,892 miles
  • 2015 – 56,795 miles
  • 2014 – 53,980 miles
  • 2013 – 51,716 miles
  • 2012 – 48,214 miles
  • 2011 – 45,546 miles
  • 2010 – 41,033 miles
  • 2009 – 37,188 miles
  • 2008 – 33,649 miles
  • 2007 – 29,863 miles
  • 2006 – 24,322 miles
  • 2005 – 23,955 miles
  • 2004 – 20,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,050 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear disc back plates rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight noise from front suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Oct 2004, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,050 miles (+35,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    737812366830
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,406 miles
    Test number
    151160076494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,406 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,406 miles
    Test number
    413895138505
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail93,400 miles (+2,069)9 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    571866289422
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,331 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    959034006291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,980 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    191538080513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail86,968 miles (+6,703)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    422977561665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached mount bracket missing and mount corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    615582756908
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plates rusty
    • AdvisorySlight noise from front suspension
  9. Fail80,264 miles (+6,877)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    267978949591
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plates rusty
    • AdvisorySlight noise from front suspension
  10. Pass73,387 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    487753096456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,385 miles (+6,682)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    435442557953
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise and movement from o/s/f suspension may need further work more than bush
  12. Pass66,703 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    210308760861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,701 miles (+1,413)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    928913680572
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  14. Pass65,288 miles (+2,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    374551726264
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust on underside
  15. Pass62,870 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    431429558090
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  16. Fail62,847 miles (+1,775)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    859696300259
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension
  17. Pass61,072 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    756736774808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  18. Fail61,038 miles (+2,146)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    886305925495
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass58,892 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    978867986631
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links bushes perished
    • AdvisoryLight surface perishing on both front brake flexi hoses
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 2mm tread
  20. Fail58,890 miles (+2,095)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    798232292718
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links bushes perished
    • AdvisoryLight surface perishing on both front brake flexi hoses
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 2mm tread
  21. Pass56,795 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,795 miles
    Test number
    878219895041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,980 miles (+2,264)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    106307894477
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on inner faces
  23. Pass51,716 miles (+3,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    875113593000
    • NoteExhaust support bracket rusty
  24. Pass48,214 miles (+2,668)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    576505792013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Pass45,546 miles (+4,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    176715691014
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  26. Pass41,033 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    571151480031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass37,188 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,188 miles
    Test number
    290575809434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,649 miles (-302,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,649 miles
    Test number
    713157508175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail336,498 miles (+306,635)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,498 miles
    Test number
    881636908180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass29,863 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    233047907131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,322 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,322 miles
    Test number
    541721916174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,955 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,955 miles
    Test number
    321757375462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  33. Pass20,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2005
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    422423075274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S95 UCV

Does S95 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S95 UCV is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S95 UCV?
The MOT on S95 UCV is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S95 UCV done?
S95 UCV was recorded at 129,050 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has S95 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S95 UCV has failed 10 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S95 UCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S95 UCV find?
S95 UCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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