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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,766 cc

F128 DKEMOT history

F128 DKE is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Sept 1988. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
66,518 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F128 DKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
29 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F128 DKE was last recorded at 66,518 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2017: 63,552 miles, lower than 65,484 miles on 31 Jul 2017.

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
66,518 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,518 miles
  • 2025 – 66,518 miles
  • 2018 – 66,039 miles
  • 2017 – 63,552 miles
  • 2016 – 58,176 miles
  • 2015 – 52,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    326057934050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass66,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    249449435767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,518 miles (+479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    998408457150
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,039 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    117393382410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail66,038 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    262363036102
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,552 miles (-1,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    250115520481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail65,484 miles (+7,308)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    111293626663
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on n/s/ f sensor missing

  8. Pass58,176 miles (+75)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    158771070721
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryUnder floor corrosion

  9. Fail58,101 miles (+85)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    489591663991
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryUnder floor corrosion

  10. Fail58,016 miles (+5,942)3 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    573807472243
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass52,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    165087095168
    • NoteSlig

Questions about F128 DKE

Does F128 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F128 DKE is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F128 DKE?
The MOT on F128 DKE is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F128 DKE done?
F128 DKE was recorded at 66,518 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,332 miles a year.
Has F128 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F128 DKE has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F128 DKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F128 DKE find?
F128 DKE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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