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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X787 SJOMOT history

X787 SJO is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

X787 SJO silver 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,887 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X787 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X787 SJO was last recorded at 65,887 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,794 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,887 miles
  • 2024 – 64,794 miles
  • 2023 – 62,952 miles
  • 2022 – 61,237 miles
  • 2021 – 60,309 miles
  • 2020 – 58,873 miles
  • 2019 – 57,211 miles
  • 2018 – 56,081 miles
  • 2017 – 55,320 miles
  • 2016 – 54,296 miles
  • 2015 – 53,052 miles
  • 2014 – 48,450 miles
  • 2013 – 44,049 miles
  • 2012 – 40,302 miles
  • 2011 – 34,674 miles
  • 2010 – 29,519 miles
  • 2009 – 26,879 miles
  • 2008 – 23,721 miles
  • 2007 – 20,456 miles
  • 2006 – 15,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,887 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle dont latch every time
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder car very wet and muddy

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Engine secondary air pump hose is split and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wiring rubbing on suspension component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,887 miles (+1,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    791042166378
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle dont latch every time
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder car very wet and muddy

  2. Pass64,794 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    575082377505
    • AdvisoryEngine secondary air pump hose is split and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wiring rubbing on suspension component (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat belt buckle does not latch everytime
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally muddy underneath obscuring some components

  3. Fail64,791 miles (+1,839)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    287018375366
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine secondary air pump hose is split and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wiring rubbing on suspension component (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat belt buckle does not latch everytime
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally muddy underneath obscuring some components

  4. Pass62,952 miles (+1,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    316755020261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder car wet and muddy

  5. Pass61,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    491553153969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre tread and on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail61,237 miles (+928)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    227435330126
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre tread and on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass60,309 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    619243094406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,873 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    551183201402
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass57,211 miles (+1,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    608303672223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,081 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    939295896233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,320 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    235601141186
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,296 miles (+1,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    216918102204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top Mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass53,052 miles (+4,602)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    621669867139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass48,450 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    566806234312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,447 miles (+4,398)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    837255734367
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass44,049 miles (+3,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    188111733302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,302 miles (+5,628)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    536835632346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass34,674 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    209035931385
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,519 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    364474530356
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass26,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    172662649377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,866 miles (+3,145)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    231352949381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteReardiff very noisey

  22. Pass23,721 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,721 miles
    Test number
    824896338346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,456 miles (+5,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    790787837383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass15,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,279 miles
    Test number
    954971236336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about X787 SJO

Does X787 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X787 SJO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X787 SJO?
The MOT on X787 SJO is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X787 SJO done?
X787 SJO was recorded at 65,887 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has X787 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X787 SJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X787 SJO 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 X787 SJO find?
X787 SJO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front seat belt buckle dont latch every time; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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