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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 1,766 cc

524 WPLMOT history

524 WPL is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Jun 1988. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,899 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
524 WPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
2 Jun 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

524 WPL was last recorded at 158,899 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,890 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,899 miles
  • 2021 – 158,890 miles
  • 2016 – 144,405 miles
  • 2014 – 138,091 miles
  • 2013 – 136,373 miles
  • 2012 – 134,679 miles
  • 2011 – 132,962 miles
  • 2010 – 130,522 miles
  • 2009 – 128,617 miles
  • 2008 – 126,946 miles
  • 2007 – 125,381 miles
  • 2006 – 123,523 miles
  • 2005 – 121,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,899 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.

  • Nearside Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,899 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,899 miles
    Test number
    468618975039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,890 miles (+14,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,890 miles
    Test number
    850086132074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    479846307635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged

  4. Fail144,405 miles (+6,314)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    837109395393
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged

  5. Pass138,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    547504184008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Fail138,091 miles (+1,718)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    728888574043
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass136,373 miles (+86)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,373 miles
    Test number
    585919483172
    • NoteOil leak from engine area
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  8. Fail136,287 miles (+1,608)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,287 miles
    Test number
    827455373183
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from engine area
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  9. Pass134,679 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,679 miles
    Test number
    678403872179
    • NoteFront and rear number plate poor
    • NoteN/s rear outer sill rusty

  10. Fail134,678 miles (+1,716)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,678 miles
    Test number
    389432572153
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate poor
    • NoteN/s rear outer sill rusty

  11. Pass132,962 miles (+2,440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,962 miles
    Test number
    699068781134
    • NoteBrake pedal travel
    • NoteO/s rear and n/s front tyre sidewalls cracking

  12. Pass130,522 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,522 miles
    Test number
    680712770194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,617 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    128,617 miles
    Test number
    773337779106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,946 miles (+1,565)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,946 miles
    Test number
    433111598137
    • NoteBattery tray corroding
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to crack
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

  15. Pass125,381 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    125,381 miles
    Test number
    232286887190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    512518696124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,523 miles (+2,274)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    243642296400
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass121,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    121,249 miles
    Test number
    151842885105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about 524 WPL

What vehicle is registration 524 WPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 524 WPL on a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Jun 1988. 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 524 WPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 524 WPL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 524 WPL?
The MOT on 524 WPL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 524 WPL done?
524 WPL was recorded at 158,899 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has 524 WPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 524 WPL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on 524 WPL 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 524 WPL find?
524 WPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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