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BMW 316

Gold · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

162 NCMOT history

162 NC is a gold petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

162 NC gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,629 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
162 NC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

162 NC was last recorded at 54,629 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,427 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
1,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,629 miles
  • 2025 – 54,427 miles
  • 2024 – 54,028 miles
  • 2023 – 53,506 miles
  • 2022 – 52,717 miles
  • 2021 – 51,987 miles
  • 2020 – 51,451 miles
  • 2019 – 49,394 miles
  • 2018 – 47,526 miles
  • 2017 – 46,457 miles
  • 2016 – 45,161 miles
  • 2015 – 43,342 miles
  • 2014 – 41,691 miles
  • 2013 – 39,782 miles
  • 2012 – 37,563 miles
  • 2011 – 35,329 miles
  • 2010 – 32,721 miles
  • 2009 – 30,268 miles
  • 2008 – 27,971 miles
  • 2007 – 25,675 miles
  • 2006 – 22,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,629 miles (+202)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    507961306733
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,427 miles (+399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    340523096512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,028 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    160671753149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight cracking / damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine - recommend further investigation / repair as necessary (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,506 miles (+789)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    799418767206
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,717 miles (+730)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    432366752321
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low

  6. Pass51,987 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    976427789531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,451 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,451 miles
    Test number
    508428117077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire slightly damaged

  8. Pass49,394 miles (+1,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    677235476667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,526 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,526 miles
    Test number
    616640194447
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads getting low

  10. Pass46,457 miles (+1,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    388267535128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass45,161 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    728821263490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,342 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    176047055045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,691 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    709096154078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,782 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,782 miles
    Test number
    725097753043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,563 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    767142252035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,329 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    736109551030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,721 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    773762460011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,268 miles (+2,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    830454959038
    • 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)

  19. Pass27,971 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    123651558468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,675 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,675 miles
    Test number
    423509757099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,502 miles
    Test number
    161320266409
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Questions about 162 NC

What vehicle is registration 162 NC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 162 NC on a gold petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 162 NC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 162 NC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 162 NC?
The MOT on 162 NC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 162 NC done?
162 NC was recorded at 54,629 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
Has 162 NC ever failed its MOT?
No. 162 NC has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 162 NC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 162 NC find?
162 NC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective smeary - recommend replacing; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pad wear sensor, and 3 more.

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