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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,596 cc

H596 BPOMOT history

H596 BPO is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,519 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H596 BPO
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
30 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H596 BPO was last recorded at 121,519 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,667 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,519 miles
  • 2024 – 120,667 miles
  • 2023 – 120,397 miles
  • 2022 – 120,084 miles
  • 2021 – 119,667 miles
  • 2020 – 119,227 miles
  • 2019 – 118,926 miles
  • 2018 – 118,100 miles
  • 2017 – 116,265 miles
  • 2016 – 113,310 miles
  • 2015 – 109,515 miles
  • 2014 – 109,478 miles
  • 2013 – 109,470 miles
  • 2012 – 109,418 miles
  • 2011 – 109,196 miles
  • 2010 – 108,698 miles
  • 2009 – 107,627 miles
  • 2008 – 106,593 miles
  • 2007 – 105,253 miles
  • 2006 – 103,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,519 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor corroded through
  • AdvisoryOffside tail lamp repaired with tape

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,519 miles (+852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    139682841048
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside tail lamp repaired with tape

  2. Pass120,667 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    511787730124
    • AdvisoryBoth boot sections corroded rear of the mud flaps
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer floor pan sections corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    385652577093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective differential

  4. Fail120,397 miles (+313)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    299340667033
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective differential

  5. Pass120,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    674904823278
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff support bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail120,084 miles (+417)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    231079471008
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff support bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass119,667 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    706034898100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,227 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    205965616110
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass118,926 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    177237113743
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail118,926 miles (+826)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    682797533552
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working offside & nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,100 miles (+1,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    417728781326
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres showing signs of aging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,265 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    727491417741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail116,140 miles (+2,830)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    951419788198
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass113,310 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    752237541354
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNoise rear possibly diff

  15. Fail113,241 miles (+3,726)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    284460812061
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNoise rear possibly diff

  16. Pass109,515 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    293267332177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,478 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,478 miles
    Test number
    386417354070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlights adjustment temporary fix

  18. Fail109,478 miles (+8)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,478 miles
    Test number
    828527754064
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass109,470 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    798858673025
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail109,453 miles (+35)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,453 miles
    Test number
    927509953030
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass109,418 miles (+222)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    517630742054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  22. Pass109,196 miles (+498)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    678040061044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass in poor condition

  23. Fail108,698 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    114264830021
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low in tread.
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition.

  24. Pass108,698 miles (+1,071)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    540514430077
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low in tread.
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition.

  25. Fail107,627 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    104656739030
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass107,627 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    363866439053
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass106,593 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    850318438053
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass in poor condition.
    • NoteOne rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded through.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

  28. Fail106,593 miles (+1,340)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    891548038022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass in poor condition.
    • NoteOne rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded through.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

  29. Pass105,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    130687637418
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Fail105,253 miles (+1,846)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    990017737005
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass103,407 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    451365526021
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror image poor

Questions about H596 BPO

Does H596 BPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H596 BPO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H596 BPO?
The MOT on H596 BPO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H596 BPO done?
H596 BPO was recorded at 121,519 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 914 miles a year.
Has H596 BPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H596 BPO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on H596 BPO 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 H596 BPO find?
H596 BPO passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush's; offside rear boot floor corroded through; offside tail lamp repaired with tape.

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