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BMW

316TI ES COMPACT · Silver

PF53 MFA
BMW PF53 MFA
MOTValid
MOT due20 Apr 2027
First reg1 Dec 2003
Mileage106,595 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 May 2027

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

PASSED · 21 Apr 2026
Test date21 Apr 2026
Expiry20 Apr 2027
Test number528598444751
Mileage106,595 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Apr 2026
Test date21 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number436642705696
Mileage106,595 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Mar 2025
Test date24 Mar 2025
Expiry3 Apr 2026
Test number185830545803
Mileage104,574 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2024
Test date4 Apr 2024
Expiry3 Apr 2025
Test number728707396984
Mileage102,542 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 4 Apr 2024
Test date4 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number862487527010
Mileage102,541 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2023
Test date20 Mar 2023
Expiry31 Mar 2024
Test number521660934675
Mileage99,059 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Mar 2023
Test date20 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number619320796036
Mileage99,059 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Apr 2022
Test date1 Apr 2022
Expiry31 Mar 2023
Test number967022854681
Mileage95,764 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2022
Test date1 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number918073912644
Mileage95,764 mi
PrsNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Apr 2021
Test date1 Apr 2021
Expiry31 Mar 2022
Test number386050562937
Mileage93,160 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2021
Test date1 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number816666148798
Mileage93,160 mi
DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2020
Test date17 Feb 2020
Expiry16 Feb 2021
Test number364194022362
Mileage91,343 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Oct 2019
Test date3 Oct 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number833578685845
Mileage90,014 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Oct 2018
Test date3 Oct 2018
Expiry28 Oct 2019
Test number607822759916
Mileage87,702 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry28 Oct 2018
Test number982232054858
Mileage85,833 mi
Advisoryhandbrake only just met requirements
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 4 Oct 2016
Test date4 Oct 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number544387852262
Mileage83,448 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2015
Test date14 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number931558808070
Mileage81,182 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2015
Test date13 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number303833242185
Mileage81,161 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number328922204334
Mileage78,243 mi
FAILED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number455022104489
Mileage78,243 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 18 Sep 2013
Test date18 Sep 2013
Expiry3 Oct 2014
Test number268711363267
Mileage70,004 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2012
Test date4 Oct 2012
Expiry3 Oct 2013
Test number245338872202
Mileage66,364 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsill covers fitted
FAILED · 4 Oct 2012
Test date4 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number825568372222
Mileage66,364 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsill covers fitted
PASSED · 25 May 2010
Test date25 May 2010
Expiry24 May 2011
Test number122155640187
Mileage55,261 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User EnteredHandbrake near end of travel
User EnteredGeneral oil leaks
FAILED · 24 May 2010
Test date24 May 2010
Expiry
Test number131354640108
Mileage55,261 mi
FailFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User EnteredHandbrake near end of travel
User EnteredGeneral oil leaks
PASSED · 12 Feb 2010
Test date12 Feb 2010
Expiry11 Feb 2011
Test number321753840045
Mileage54,238 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2008
Test date4 Dec 2008
Expiry3 Dec 2009
Test number422389938330
Mileage43,542 mi
FAILED · 2 Dec 2008
Test date2 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number782737538387
Mileage43,542 mi
FailOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2008
Test date10 Apr 2008
Expiry9 Apr 2009
Test number750771508176
Mileage36,380 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2007
Test date20 Aug 2007
Expiry19 Aug 2008
Test number502972637234
Mileage32,575 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2007
Test date20 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number113652437255
Mileage32,575 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 27 Jun 2006
Test date27 Jun 2006
Expiry26 Jun 2007
Test number283018476175
Mileage24,066 mi