
BMW 316
Bronze · Petrol · 1988 · 1,596 cc
F460 CKUMOT history
F460 CKU is a bronze petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Nov 1988. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 158,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 158,749 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 22 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F460 CKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 14 Nov 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F460 CKU was last recorded at 158,749 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,583 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,166 miles
- Average per year
- 2,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,749 miles
- 2025 – 156,583 miles
- 2024 – 154,692 miles
- 2023 – 153,003 miles
- 2022 – 151,224 miles
- 2021 – 149,596 miles
- 2020 – 148,330 miles
- 2019 – 147,194 miles
- 2018 – 145,772 miles
- 2017 – 144,276 miles
- 2016 – 142,318 miles
- 2015 – 140,244 miles
- 2014 – 138,614 miles
- 2013 – 135,672 miles
- 2012 – 133,120 miles
- 2011 – 128,257 miles
- 2010 – 122,876 miles
- 2009 – 117,215 miles
- 2008 – 112,413 miles
- 2007 – 108,324 miles
- 2006 – 103,629 miles
- 2005 – 100,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
34 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,749 miles (+2,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 158,749 miles
- Test number
- 147839739425
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass156,583 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 156,583 miles
- Test number
- 911779056182
- AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,692 miles (+1,689)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 154,692 miles
- Test number
- 933976639478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie bar has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass153,003 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 153,003 miles
- Test number
- 295387078852
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,224 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 151,224 miles
- Test number
- 720925891586
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail151,218 miles (+1,622)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,218 miles
- Test number
- 694121454163
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass149,596 miles (+1,266)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 149,596 miles
- Test number
- 626657398354
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion
Pass148,330 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 148,330 miles
- Test number
- 157142987765
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass147,194 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 147,194 miles
- Test number
- 865548876386
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,194 miles (+1,422)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,194 miles
- Test number
- 254787158861
- MajorFuel pipe leaking ALONG UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FOOTBRAKE. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,772 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 145,772 miles
- Test number
- 853433995207
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear lower body panel is slightly corroded.
Fail145,743 miles (+1,467)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,743 miles
- Test number
- 435585098720
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear end of nearside inner body sill within 30 centimetres of N/S/R sub-frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront end of offside inner body sill is corroded and holed slightly. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside end of front lower body panel is slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear lower body panel is slightly corroded.
Pass144,276 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 144,276 miles
- Test number
- 286005021796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryUnder bonnet inspection limited because of covers.
Fail144,276 miles (+1,958)4 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,276 miles
- Test number
- 245076286284
- DangerousBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryUnder bonnet inspection limited because of covers.
Pass142,318 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 142,318 miles
- Test number
- 341467744682
- AdvisoryExhaust system - Heat shield insecure.
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Fail142,318 miles (+2,074)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,318 miles
- Test number
- 843620609538
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust system - Heat shield insecure.
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass140,244 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 140,244 miles
- Test number
- 986052845052
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential unit.
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear end of gearbox.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.
Fail140,244 miles (+1,630)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,244 miles
- Test number
- 214023762359
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort FOOTBRAKE (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential unit.
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear end of gearbox.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.
Pass138,614 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 138,614 miles
- Test number
- 257486764254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,672 miles (+14)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 135,672 miles
- Test number
- 838353063278
- NoteO/s/f tyre signs of wear
Fail135,658 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,658 miles
- Test number
- 525515353260
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre signs of wear
Pass133,120 miles (+4,863)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 133,120 miles
- Test number
- 386477752456
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront No plate cracked
Pass128,257 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 128,257 miles
- Test number
- 388350051487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,123 miles (+5,247)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,123 miles
- Test number
- 337223241269
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass122,876 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 122,876 miles
- Test number
- 382936150418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,783 miles (+5,568)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,783 miles
- Test number
- 442329940223
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,215 miles (+66)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 117,215 miles
- Test number
- 533882939288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteNsf bumpstop damaged
- NoteOsf bump stop damaged
Fail117,149 miles (+4,736)2 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,149 miles
- Test number
- 383399429477
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteNsf bumpstop damaged
- NoteOsf bump stop damaged
Pass112,413 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 112,413 miles
- Test number
- 742259458222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,412 miles (+4,088)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,412 miles
- Test number
- 423054858254
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass108,324 miles (+4,695)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 108,324 miles
- Test number
- 572725257237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,629 miles (+3,517)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 852233236244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteN/s/r brake slight bind
Pass100,112 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 100,112 miles
- Test number
- 763872925252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,107 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,107 miles
- Test number
- 392227815454
- FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Questions about F460 CKU
- Does F460 CKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F460 CKU is valid until 18 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F460 CKU?
- The MOT on F460 CKU is valid until 18 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F460 CKU done?
- F460 CKU was recorded at 158,749 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
- Has F460 CKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F460 CKU has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on F460 CKU 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 F460 CKU find?
- F460 CKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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