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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 1,766 cc

D243 HPXMOT history

D243 HPX is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Feb 1987. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
81,882 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D243 HPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
18 Feb 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D243 HPX was last recorded at 81,882 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2022: 8,110 miles, lower than 79,625 miles on 24 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,806 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,882 miles
  • 2023 – 81,806 miles
  • 2022 – 8,110 miles
  • 2013 – 79,625 miles
  • 2012 – 76,197 miles
  • 2010 – 71,301 miles
  • 2008 – 65,382 miles
  • 2007 – 62,258 miles
  • 2006 – 57,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,882 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,882 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    4521984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,806 miles (+73,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    2517479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,110 miles (-71,515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    8,110 miles
    Test number
    898463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,625 miles12 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    456914243192
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFron t suspension arms rear bushes splitt
    • NoteFront exhaust braket insecure
    • NoteFuel tank rusted
    • NoteNsf brake flexi cracking
    • NoteNsr tyre has been run flat and worn to limit
    • NoteOsf tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOsr brake binding
    • NoteOsr inner wheel arche rusted
    • NotePlay in front rackends
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber cracking

  5. Fail79,625 miles (+3,428)8 failures12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    405032943183
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFron t suspension arms rear bushes splitt
    • NoteFront exhaust braket insecure
    • NoteFuel tank rusted
    • NoteNsf brake flexi cracking
    • NoteNsr tyre has been run flat and worn to limit
    • NoteOsf tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOsr brake binding
    • NoteOsr inner wheel arche rusted
    • NotePlay in front rackends
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber cracking

  6. Pass76,197 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,197 miles
    Test number
    847712512038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail76,114 miles (+4,813)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    706846002069
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass71,301 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    770574950367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,242 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    623098800031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,382 miles (+3,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    810424548374
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass62,258 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    943806927349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,963 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    701057206345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    572832456091
    • NoteSuspect o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking due to fluid on backplate - soon to cause brake inefficiency

Questions about D243 HPX

Does D243 HPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D243 HPX expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D243 HPX?
The MOT on D243 HPX expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D243 HPX done?
D243 HPX was recorded at 81,882 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
Has D243 HPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D243 HPX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2013.
Has the mileage on D243 HPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D243 HPX find?
D243 HPX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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