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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

2 TLCMOT history

2 TLC is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

2 TLC silver 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 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,662 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 TLC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 TLC was last recorded at 123,662 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,453 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
3,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,662 miles
  • 2025 – 122,453 miles
  • 2024 – 120,430 miles
  • 2023 – 117,570 miles
  • 2022 – 115,422 miles
  • 2021 – 114,007 miles
  • 2020 – 113,655 miles
  • 2019 – 112,008 miles
  • 2018 – 110,276 miles
  • 2017 – 108,473 miles
  • 2016 – 106,161 miles
  • 2015 – 101,981 miles
  • 2014 – 97,984 miles
  • 2013 – 92,971 miles
  • 2012 – 87,476 miles
  • 2011 – 83,321 miles
  • 2010 – 79,233 miles
  • 2009 – 73,599 miles
  • 2008 – 70,069 miles
  • 2007 – 64,959 miles
  • 2006 – 54,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,662 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,662 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    283064625165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,453 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    660180491399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,430 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    203187961030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass117,570 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,570 miles
    Test number
    497064612937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,422 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    916226470690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,007 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    697769999717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,655 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    423462950683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,008 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    596056434473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,912 miles (+1,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    701003889983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass110,276 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    547307715715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,473 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    912139114629
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail108,472 miles (+2,311)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    488229302624
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass106,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    670536208009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked
  14. Fail106,161 miles (+4,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    694677544260
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked
  15. Pass101,981 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    476214874548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass97,984 miles (+5,013)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    307204084402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass92,971 miles (+5,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,971 miles
    Test number
    726737953272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass87,476 miles (+4,155)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,476 miles
    Test number
    719123862249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall
  19. Pass83,321 miles (+4,088)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    127577761218
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall.
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass79,233 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    474317680233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,599 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    410563249141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,069 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    151075748121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,959 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    782345247129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,957 miles (+10,753)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    484103547149
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass54,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    234965956078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 TLC

What vehicle is registration 2 TLC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 TLC on a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 2001. 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 2 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 TLC is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 TLC?
The MOT on 2 TLC is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 TLC done?
2 TLC was recorded at 123,662 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
Has 2 TLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 TLC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on 2 TLC 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 2 TLC find?
2 TLC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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