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BMW

316 · Maroon

F409 EFD
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Jan 2026
First reg14 Oct 1988
Mileage139,980 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

37 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Jan 2025
Test date18 Jan 2025
Expiry19 Jan 2026
Test number537890100746
Mileage139,980 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2024
Test date20 Jan 2024
Expiry19 Jan 2025
Test number443455178328
Mileage137,344 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jan 2023
Test date11 Jan 2023
Expiry14 Jan 2024
Test number732326561292
Mileage134,393 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2022
Test date15 Jan 2022
Expiry14 Jan 2023
Test number917571853804
Mileage132,408 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroding
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry5 Jan 2022
Test number585468135825
Mileage131,202 mi
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number169488732545
Mileage129,250 mi
PASSED · 29 Oct 2018
Test date29 Oct 2018
Expiry28 Oct 2019
Test number549513816899
Mileage128,294 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry8 Sep 2018
Test number242497158211
Mileage125,652 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2016
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry8 Sep 2017
Test number677386650400
Mileage124,276 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2013
Test date22 May 2013
Expiry3 Jun 2014
Test number986252643166
Mileage122,987 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2013
Test date21 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number306191243111
Mileage122,987 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 25 May 2012
Test date25 May 2012
Expiry3 Jun 2013
Test number646376642127
Mileage120,209 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredBoth front suspension bump stops perished.
PASSED · 14 May 2011
Test date14 May 2011
Expiry3 Jun 2012
Test number596784931176
Mileage129,862 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry3 Jun 2011
Test number690434750156
Mileage119,090 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry—
Test number821574650123
Mileage119,090 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry—
Test number254395859116
Mileage86,011 mi
PrsRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredAll rear an front to rear brake pipes covered with grease
PASSED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry3 Jun 2010
Test number432205959115
Mileage86,011 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredAll rear an front to rear brake pipes covered with grease
PASSED · 30 Apr 2008
Test date30 Apr 2008
Expiry24 May 2009
Test number951381928183
Mileage8,405 mi
AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
FAILED · 24 Apr 2008
Test date24 Apr 2008
Expiry—
Test number121015518121
Mileage8,405 mi
FailNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 24 May 2007
Test date24 May 2007
Expiry24 May 2008
Test number151114347159
Mileage83,770 mi
PASSED · 25 May 2006
Test date25 May 2006
Expiry24 May 2007
Test number664845046144
Mileage8,369 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2005
Test date28 Sep 2005
Expiry27 Sep 2006
Test number350861675245
Mileage83,505 mi