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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass158,749 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass151,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,224 miles
    Test number
    720925891586
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Pass142,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,318 miles
    Test number
    341467744682
    • AdvisoryExhaust system - Heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Pass138,614 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,614 miles
    Test number
    257486764254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass128,257 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,257 miles
    Test number
    388350051487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass122,876 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    122,876 miles
    Test number
    382936150418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Pass112,413 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    742259458222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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)
  31. Pass108,324 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    572725257237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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
  33. Pass100,112 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    100,112 miles
    Test number
    763872925252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. 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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