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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,596 cc

578 EXKMOT history

578 EXK is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
146,339 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
578 EXK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
26 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

578 EXK was last recorded at 146,339 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,296 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,339 miles
  • 2022 – 146,296 miles
  • 2021 – 146,275 miles
  • 2020 – 146,206 miles
  • 2019 – 146,143 miles
  • 2018 – 146,083 miles
  • 2017 – 144,425 miles
  • 2016 – 140,557 miles
  • 2015 – 135,151 miles
  • 2014 – 127,827 miles
  • 2013 – 123,163 miles
  • 2012 – 118,558 miles
  • 2011 – 112,656 miles
  • 2010 – 107,280 miles
  • 2009 – 101,431 miles
  • 2008 – 95,060 miles
  • 2007 – 88,560 miles
  • 2006 – 82,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,339 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,339 miles
    Test number
    810025805966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,296 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,296 miles
    Test number
    595461999706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,275 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    531212433930
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,206 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,206 miles
    Test number
    106293980325
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight general wear steering / suspension

  5. Pass146,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    948844726550
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops in very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,143 miles (+60)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    434603118972
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure X3 rear exhaust rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops in very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,083 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    807739055473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,071 miles (+1,646)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,071 miles
    Test number
    733339887221
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass144,425 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,425 miles
    Test number
    578873700191
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass140,557 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,557 miles
    Test number
    544418473789
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass135,151 miles (+7,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    349375662801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  12. Pass127,827 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    577878884264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,163 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    375391193472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,558 miles (+5,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    648153022173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass112,656 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    679213601115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,280 miles (+5,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    371882900134
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass101,431 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    121499899042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,060 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,060 miles
    Test number
    772331308125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,560 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    351147007194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    913622606146
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 578 EXK

What vehicle is registration 578 EXK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 578 EXK on a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Apr 1995. 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 578 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 578 EXK expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 578 EXK?
The MOT on 578 EXK expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 578 EXK done?
578 EXK was recorded at 146,339 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has 578 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 578 EXK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on 578 EXK 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 578 EXK find?
578 EXK passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills, and 1 more.

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