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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,596 cc

H509 LEYMOT history

H509 LEY is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 22 Nov 1990. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,508 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H509 LEY
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
22 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H509 LEY was last recorded at 81,508 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,613 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,508 miles
  • 2024 – 80,613 miles
  • 2021 – 80,410 miles
  • 2020 – 80,341 miles
  • 2019 – 80,090 miles
  • 2018 – 79,654 miles
  • 2017 – 79,548 miles
  • 2016 – 79,296 miles
  • 2015 – 78,678 miles
  • 2014 – 76,182 miles
  • 2013 – 75,354 miles
  • 2012 – 74,651 miles
  • 2011 – 71,416 miles
  • 2010 – 69,382 miles
  • 2009 – 68,049 miles
  • 2008 – 66,644 miles
  • 2007 – 64,963 miles
  • 2006 – 62,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both front brake discs are badly deterioted. recommend renewal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front wishbone (rear-most) bushes are deterioted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust front pipe is deterioted and has slight leak of gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s and o/s front sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,508 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    407105589177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,613 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    285690160276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,410 miles (+69)8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    566569424838
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along bulk head,also flexie end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavly cooroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside engine mount stableizer shock leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery partly insecure
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust holed,blowing gasses
    • AdvisoryUnder body parts corroded
  4. Pass80,341 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    294455180914
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are badly rust pitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gaiter is deterioted
  5. Fail80,341 miles (+251)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    489807628347
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are badly rust pitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gaiter is deterioted
  6. Pass80,090 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    137893890365
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are badly deterioted. recommend renewal
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone (rear-most) bushes are deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe is deterioted and has slight leak of gases
    • AdvisoryFront to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt has very slight fraying evident
    • AdvisoryPower assisted steering pipes are heavily corroded
  7. Fail80,090 miles (+436)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    176098961267
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are badly deterioted. recommend renewal
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone (rear-most) bushes are deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe is deterioted and has slight leak of gases
    • AdvisoryFront to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt has very slight fraying evident
    • AdvisoryPower assisted steering pipes are heavily corroded
  8. Pass79,654 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    676213328875
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn very low and the front brake discs are also deteriorated recomened renewal
    • AdvisoryFront to rear section of fuel pipe is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust and its mountings are heavily corroded/ broken recomened imediate renewal
  9. Pass79,548 miles (+252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    778524520752
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrells are heavily corroded recomened renewal
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates are badly deteriorated recomened renewal
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low also brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake hose heavily cracked recomened renewal
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system heavily corroded
  10. Pass79,296 miles (+618)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    623404859311
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake hoses have heavily corroded ferrules
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged. recommend renewal
    • AdvisoryFront to rear section of fuel pipe is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryLots of surface corrosion evident on underside of vehicle
  11. Pass78,678 miles (+2,496)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    715119715236
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront number plate damaged the rear is deteriorated recomened renewal
    • NoteO/s front trackrod end gaiter is damaged recomened renewal
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose heavily cracked recomened renewal
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone mounting bush deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust box is heavily corroded with a slight leak of gasses evident
  12. Pass76,182 miles (+828)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    845156214248
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses have badly corroded ferrules. recommend renewal
    • NoteFront brake discs are badly worn. recommend renewal
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged. recommend renewal
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose is badly cracked. recommend renewal
    • NotePower assisted steering belt is badly worn. recommend renewal
  13. Pass75,354 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    396050123267
    • NoteClutch reserviour cap broken
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end gaiter torn
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose heavily cracked recomened renewal
  14. Fail75,353 miles (+702)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    817087813258
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteClutch reserviour cap broken
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end gaiter torn
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose heavily cracked recomened renewal
  15. Pass74,651 miles (+3,235)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,651 miles
    Test number
    996695612269
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses have heavily corroded ferrules. recommend renewal
    • NoteFront brake discs are deteriated
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged. recommend renewal
    • NoteImbalance evident on rear braking system. recommend inspection
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose is heavily cracked. recommend renewal
  16. Pass71,416 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    119387511220
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses have heavily corroded ferrules
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose has cracking evident
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance evident on rear braking system
  17. Fail71,416 miles (+2,034)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    937606611236
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses have heavily corroded ferrules
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose has cracking evident
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance evident on rear braking system
  18. Pass69,382 miles (+1,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    642333930111
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing - outer edges
  19. Pass68,049 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    780421849102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,644 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    461033748134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,963 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    582940457174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    713942636164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H509 LEY

Does H509 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H509 LEY expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H509 LEY?
The MOT on H509 LEY expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H509 LEY done?
H509 LEY was recorded at 81,508 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 963 miles a year.
Has H509 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H509 LEY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on H509 LEY 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 H509 LEY find?
H509 LEY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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