BMW 316 S8DHC has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 316 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 123,675 miles 3 months ago on Friday 16th January 2026 at 11:03.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 24th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026.

S8DHC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH JANUARY 2027123,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2026123,674 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202524TH JANUARY 2026121,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 2025119,393 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202324TH JANUARY 2024117,044 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2023117,033 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202223RD JANUARY 2023114,491 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202123RD JANUARY 2022111,382 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202023RD JANUARY 2021109,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201923RD JANUARY 2020106,198 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 2019106,190 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201823RD JANUARY 2019102,693 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Rear Tyres Perished (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201723RD JANUARY 201898,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated To Caliper (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated To Caliper (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED22ND MARCH 20162ND APRIL 201792,487 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 201692,464 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED19TH MARCH 20152ND APRIL 201686,011 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Bracket Broken.
PASSED13TH MARCH 20142ND APRIL 201581,217 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 20132ND APRIL 201478,440 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 20122ND APRIL 201374,927 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 201274,927 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED17TH MARCH 20112ND APRIL 201270,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED17TH MARCH 20102ND APRIL 201163,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED17TH MARCH 20092ND APRIL 201054,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20082ND APRIL 200946,471 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 20072ND APRIL 200840,680 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20062ND APRIL 200728,328 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 200628,236 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S8DHC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

S8DHC MOT Comments

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S8DHC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 123,675 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,377 miles

S8DHC FAQs

This Bmw 316 with registration S8DHC was manufactured on Saturday 29th March 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 123,675 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,377 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 316 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S8DHC has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 316 has had 25 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 316 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does S8DHC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 S8DHC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S8DHC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 S8DHC does have Tax. Read more

When does S8DHC Tax expire?

The current Tax for S8DHC will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S8DHC MOT expire?

The current MOT for S8DHC will expire in 9 months on Sunday 24th January 2027. Read more

When did S8DHC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S8DHC was on Friday 16th January 2026 at 11:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S8DHC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S8DHC we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S8DHC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S8DHC we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S8DHC?

S8DHC is registered as a 2003 Bmw 316. Read more

How many miles has S8DHC done?

The odometer reading for S8DHC at the last MOT in January 2026 was 123,675 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,377 miles per year. Read more

How old is S8DHC?

The vehicle S8DHC was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 29th March 2003. Read more

What colour is S8DHC?

The official colour of S8DHC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does S8DHC have?

S8DHC has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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