BMW 316
Green · Petrol · 1989 · 1,596 cc
G352 XJBMOT history
G352 XJB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 4 Oct 1989. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 81,685 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G352 XJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 4 Oct 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G352 XJB was last recorded at 81,685 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,679 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 1,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,685 miles
- 2025 – 79,927 miles
- 2022 – 79,737 miles
- 2021 – 75,420 miles
- 2020 – 74,966 miles
- 2018 – 74,904 miles
- 2013 – 68,664 miles
- 2011 – 65,770 miles
- 2010 – 60,932 miles
- 2009 – 57,931 miles
- 2008 – 49,210 miles
- 2007 – 49,159 miles
- 2006 – 49,113 miles
- 2005 – 49,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,685 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
All tyres older than 10 years
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Exhaust bracket insecure / corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Flexi hose starting to deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,685 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 81,685 miles
- Test number
- 352831469692
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,679 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,679 miles
- Test number
- 445227449089
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating not safe to complete (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,927 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 79,927 miles
- Test number
- 314715081237
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail79,927 miles (+190)2 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,927 miles
- Test number
- 224822815352
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail79,737 miles (+4,317)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,737 miles
- Test number
- 320194091227
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cell corroded iner side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,420 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 75,420 miles
- Test number
- 960401925286
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in centre 30mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres older than 10 years
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket insecure / corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi hose starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Main beam light insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail75,413 miles (+447)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,413 miles
- Test number
- 730509510907
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in centre 30mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres older than 10 years
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket insecure / corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi hose starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Main beam light insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,966 miles (+62)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 74,966 miles
- Test number
- 992539257966
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,904 miles (+6,240)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,904 miles
- Test number
- 842854413786
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,664 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,664 miles
- Test number
- 265966383400
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroding
- NoteOil leak
Fail68,664 miles (+2,894)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,664 miles
- Test number
- 875505883144
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroding
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,770 miles (+4,838)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 65,770 miles
- Test number
- 318835281221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,932 miles (+3,001)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 60,932 miles
- Test number
- 443930780244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,931 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 57,931 miles
- Test number
- 984520789224
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs rusty
- NoteFuel pipes rusty
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail57,931 miles (+8,721)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,931 miles
- Test number
- 451350989200
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs rusty
- NoteFuel pipes rusty
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail49,210 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,210 miles
- Test number
- 700078328139
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass49,210 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 49,210 miles
- Test number
- 871818228113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,159 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 49,159 miles
- Test number
- 230726307471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,113 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 49,113 miles
- Test number
- 802592326102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2006
- Odometer
- 49,084 miles
- Test number
- 290059925449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G352 XJB
- Does G352 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G352 XJB is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G352 XJB?
- The MOT on G352 XJB is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G352 XJB done?
- G352 XJB was recorded at 81,685 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
- Has G352 XJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G352 XJB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on G352 XJB 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 G352 XJB find?
- G352 XJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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