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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,596 cc

H487 DNKMOT history

H487 DNK is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,798 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 DNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 DNK was last recorded at 128,798 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2020: 113,623 miles, lower than 117,633 miles on 18 Sept 2020.

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
124,535 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,798 miles
  • 2025 – 124,535 miles
  • 2023 – 123,807 miles
  • 2021 – 123,636 miles
  • 2020 – 117,688 miles
  • 2019 – 116,107 miles
  • 2018 – 112,781 miles
  • 2017 – 109,695 miles
  • 2016 – 106,405 miles
  • 2015 – 103,048 miles
  • 2014 – 100,099 miles
  • 2013 – 95,774 miles
  • 2012 – 92,827 miles
  • 2011 – 89,122 miles
  • 2010 – 84,636 miles
  • 2009 – 80,447 miles
  • 2008 – 73,399 miles
  • 2007 – 66,572 miles
  • 2006 – 60,481 miles
  • 2005 – 58,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,798 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S front fog light not working.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,798 miles (+4,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,798 miles
    Test number
    950847027181
    • AdvisoryN/S front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass124,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    252479937413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,535 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    711162793689
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Fail124,524 miles (+717)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,524 miles
    Test number
    537336363168
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,807 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    623681355870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,636 miles (+5,948)1 dangerous13 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,636 miles
    Test number
    298516325148
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass117,688 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    999916410475
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail113,623 miles (-4,010)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    731228301168
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail117,633 miles (+1,526)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    834447905927
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer vallance (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,107 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    698059782521
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    216664520264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail112,781 miles (+3,086)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    569507681908
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,695 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    647362871651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass106,405 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    883043873578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,048 miles (+2,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    887644850356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheelarch has surface corrosion

  16. Pass100,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    308323134258
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail100,099 miles (+4,325)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    378213234201
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential oil leak

  18. Pass95,774 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    865629313249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,827 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    209339342201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass92,827 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    697189742258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,122 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    367176041427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    114816350270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,636 miles (+4,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    471566850246
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass80,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    164478039279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,447 miles (+7,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    163088039299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass73,399 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,399 miles
    Test number
    592353948242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,572 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    571782747233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,481 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,481 miles
    Test number
    370702546284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    420287815249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H487 DNK

Does H487 DNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H487 DNK is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on H487 DNK?
The MOT on H487 DNK is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H487 DNK done?
H487 DNK was recorded at 128,798 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has H487 DNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 DNK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on H487 DNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H487 DNK find?
H487 DNK passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: n/s front fog light not working.; oil leak, but not excessive engine.; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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