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BMW

316 · Black

R13N SM
MOTValid
MOT due7 Sep 2026
First reg29 Mar 2003
Mileage97,787 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 April 2026.

PASSED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry7 Sep 2026
Test number493576878850
Mileage97,787 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number816205920748
Mileage97,772 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both nearside/offside (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry26 Aug 2025
Test number754571309407
Mileage86,086 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2024
Test date26 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number840171031755
Mileage86,086 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry26 May 2024
Test number131411454039
Mileage80,535 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 27 May 2022
Test date27 May 2022
Expiry26 May 2023
Test number627299582550
Mileage73,580 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 27 May 2022
Test date27 May 2022
Expiry
Test number501210429929
Mileage73,580 mi
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry10 May 2022
Test number524165352599
Mileage69,228 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2021
Test date10 May 2021
Expiry
Test number192508898282
Mileage69,225 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number628303751070
Mileage69,035 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number552599274158
Mileage69,035 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2018
Test date9 Aug 2018
Expiry8 Aug 2019
Test number183104450701
Mileage68,732 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry10 May 2018
Test number781450089677
Mileage67,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe going to flixi hose (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to flixi (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Jun 2016
Test date24 Jun 2016
Expiry8 Jul 2017
Test number870720369282
Mileage65,683 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2015
Test date9 Jul 2015
Expiry8 Jul 2016
Test number928670495178
Mileage64,916 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 31 Jul 2014
Test date31 Jul 2014
Expiry23 Aug 2015
Test number416162614294
Mileage61,956 mi
User Enterednear side front tyre tread 2mm
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredBrake pipe/s starting to corroded/rust
FAILED · 30 Jul 2014
Test date30 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number646411614218
Mileage61,956 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
User Enterednear side front tyre tread 2mm
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredBrake pipe/s starting to corroded/rust
FAILED · 30 Jul 2013
Test date30 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number368941113213
Mileage59,097 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 30 Jul 2013
Test date30 Jul 2013
Expiry23 Aug 2014
Test number155791313289
Mileage59,097 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 24 Aug 2012
Test date24 Aug 2012
Expiry23 Aug 2013
Test number169257032250
Mileage49,926 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredThere is a slight engine oil leak present.
FAILED · 23 Aug 2012
Test date23 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number377366132439
Mileage49,926 mi
FailNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredThere is a slight engine oil leak present.
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry29 Mar 2012
Test number867406071094
Mileage40,372 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry29 Mar 2011
Test number182917670481
Mileage27,687 mi
PASSED · 17 Mar 2009
Test date17 Mar 2009
Expiry29 Mar 2010
Test number344056479064
Mileage27,154 mi
PASSED · 7 Mar 2008
Test date7 Mar 2008
Expiry29 Mar 2009
Test number413767168001
Mileage25,128 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 16 Mar 2007
Test date16 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number733345877087
Mileage22,882 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2007
Test date16 Mar 2007
Expiry29 Mar 2008
Test number774225777035
Mileage22,882 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2006
Test date27 Mar 2006
Expiry29 Mar 2007
Test number484466586058
Mileage16,295 mi