BMW 316
White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,596 cc
521 FRPMOT history
521 FRP is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 142,101 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 521 FRP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 31 Dec 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
521 FRP was last recorded at 142,101 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,091 miles · 12 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,010 miles
- Average per year
- 2,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,101 miles
- 2022 – 137,091 miles
- 2021 – 131,520 miles
- 2020 – 125,287 miles
- 2019 – 116,759 miles
- 2018 – 108,692 miles
- 2017 – 100,758 miles
- 2015 – 100,613 miles
- 2014 – 100,585 miles
- 2013 – 94,590 miles
- 2012 – 94,577 miles
- 2011 – 94,347 miles
- 2010 – 93,674 miles
- 2009 – 93,578 miles
- 2008 – 92,839 miles
- 2007 – 92,023 miles
- 2006 – 89,362 miles
- 2005 – 85,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,101 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres, light cuts to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust rubber split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,101 miles (+5,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 142,101 miles
- Test number
- 363282000433
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres, light cuts to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass137,091 miles (+5,571)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,091 miles
- Test number
- 771023081274
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged ALL brake flexys perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,520 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 131,520 miles
- Test number
- 771764557566
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,520 miles (+6,233)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,520 miles
- Test number
- 965901559977
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both front not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack boot split and loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexi to tee peace (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,287 miles
- Test number
- 303179535800
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,286 miles (+8,527)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,286 miles
- Test number
- 365078297982
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,759 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 116,759 miles
- Test number
- 485770992919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,723 miles (+8,031)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,723 miles
- Test number
- 767405374913
- MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,692 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,692 miles
- Test number
- 397241883038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass100,758 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 100,758 miles
- Test number
- 390413425869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,757 miles (+144)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,757 miles
- Test number
- 876928831220
- FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass100,613 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 100,613 miles
- Test number
- 205409665438
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass100,585 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,585 miles
- Test number
- 918017574059
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated....
Fail100,578 miles (+5,988)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,578 miles
- Test number
- 746733974019
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated....
Pass94,590 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 94,590 miles
- Test number
- 516980113020
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail94,577 miles (+230)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,577 miles
- Test number
- 485836462336
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,347 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 94,347 miles
- Test number
- 677812071207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine overheating
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Fail94,345 miles (+671)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 325201571266
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine overheating
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass93,674 miles (+96)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 93,674 miles
- Test number
- 304651470442
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,578 miles (+739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,578 miles
- Test number
- 642988869266
- AdvisoryFront Lower 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)
Pass92,839 miles (+816)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 92,839 miles
- Test number
- 350409368233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress
Pass92,023 miles (+2,661)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 92,023 miles
- Test number
- 121739067268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,362 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 89,362 miles
- Test number
- 410630276281
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 85,521 miles
- Test number
- 261005765246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 521 FRP
- What vehicle is registration 521 FRP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 521 FRP on a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 521 FRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 521 FRP is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 521 FRP?
- The MOT on 521 FRP is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 521 FRP done?
- 521 FRP was recorded at 142,101 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
- Has 521 FRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 521 FRP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on 521 FRP 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 521 FRP find?
- 521 FRP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres, light cuts to outer edge..
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