BMW

316i SPORT COMPACT · Blue

W483 NJA

MOTExpired

MOT due31 Jan 2021

First reg1 Jun 2000

Mileage180,870 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 1 Feb 2020

Test date1 Feb 2020

Expiry31 Jan 2021

Test number125357276103

Mileage180,870 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom rad hose

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 1 Feb 2020

Test date1 Feb 2020

Expiry—

Test number319876324933

Mileage180,870 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom rad hose

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 3 Oct 2018

Test date3 Oct 2018

Expiry25 Oct 2019

Test number258163796137

Mileage167,826 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 25 Sep 2018

Test date25 Sep 2018

Expiry—

Test number823382566830

Mileage167,826 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 26 Oct 2017

Test date26 Oct 2017

Expiry25 Oct 2018

Test number761766024364

Mileage144,177 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes up near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 24 Oct 2017

Test date24 Oct 2017

Expiry—

Test number760865664114

Mileage144,177 mi

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes up near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 25 Oct 2016

Test date25 Oct 2016

Expiry24 Oct 2017

Test number258647376152

Mileage127,914 mi

FAILED · 22 Oct 2016

Test date22 Oct 2016

Expiry—

Test number388876550521

Mileage127,914 mi

FailFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete smashed in middle (6.3.1c)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 3 Sep 2015

Test date3 Sep 2015

Expiry2 Sep 2016

Test number918937260452

Mileage110,406 mi

Advisorybrake pipes starting to corrode

Advisoryslight play in both front drop links

PASSED · 8 Aug 2014

Test date8 Aug 2014

Expiry7 Aug 2015

Test number445790324248

Mileage107,305 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 6 Aug 2013

Test date6 Aug 2013

Expiry—

Test number187818813272

Mileage100,102 mi

PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredFront Exhaust Bracket corroded

User EnteredRear Brake Pipes Corroded

User EnteredExhaust Heat Shield Loose

User EnteredFront Discs Worn

PASSED · 6 Aug 2013

Test date6 Aug 2013

Expiry5 Aug 2014

Test number269638213262

Mileage100,102 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)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredFront Exhaust Bracket corroded

User EnteredRear Brake Pipes Corroded

User EnteredExhaust Heat Shield Loose

User EnteredFront Discs Worn

PASSED · 28 Jul 2012

Test date28 Jul 2012

Expiry29 Jul 2013

Test number726990612215

Mileage94,787 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FAILED · 27 Jul 2012

Test date27 Jul 2012

Expiry—

Test number337619502231

Mileage94,787 mi

PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 20 Jul 2011

Test date20 Jul 2011

Expiry29 Jul 2012

Test number396741901479

Mileage87,566 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

User Enteredfront & rear discs corroded & pitted

FAILED · 20 Jul 2011

Test date20 Jul 2011

Expiry—

Test number866931801246

Mileage87,566 mi

FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

User Enteredfront & rear discs corroded & pitted

PASSED · 23 Jul 2010

Test date23 Jul 2010

Expiry29 Jul 2011

Test number211534100236

Mileage84,986 mi

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 22 Jul 2010

Test date22 Jul 2010

Expiry—

Test number373123900499

Mileage84,986 mi

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FailNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 22 Jul 2009

Test date22 Jul 2009

Expiry29 Jul 2010

Test number353703109298

Mileage79,103 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 14 Jul 2009

Test date14 Jul 2009

Expiry—

Test number264795399486

Mileage79,100 mi

FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 30 Jul 2008

Test date30 Jul 2008

Expiry29 Jul 2009

Test number210162618256

Mileage69,585 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 29 Jul 2008

Test date29 Jul 2008

Expiry—

Test number624681618293

Mileage69,570 mi

FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 19 Jul 2007

Test date19 Jul 2007

Expiry26 Jul 2008

Test number743830007213

Mileage58,991 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

PASSED · 21 Jul 2006

Test date21 Jul 2006

Expiry26 Jul 2007

Test number293702206238

Mileage46,701 mi