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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,596 cc

H901 YDMMOT history

H901 YDM is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Nov 1990. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,689 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H901 YDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
26 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

H901 YDM was last recorded at 127,689 miles on 9 May 2024, 5,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,439 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,250 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,689 miles
  • 2022 – 122,439 miles
  • 2021 – 119,109 miles
  • 2020 – 113,575 miles
  • 2019 – 110,258 miles
  • 2018 – 106,471 miles
  • 2017 – 102,347 miles
  • 2016 – 97,015 miles
  • 2015 – 90,250 miles
  • 2014 – 86,115 miles
  • 2013 – 80,344 miles
  • 2012 – 71,200 miles
  • 2011 – 62,880 miles
  • 2010 – 62,217 miles
  • 2009 – 60,776 miles
  • 2008 – 59,724 miles
  • 2007 – 58,694 miles
  • 2006 – 57,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,689 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,689 miles (+5,250)13 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,689 miles
    Test number
    721734241627
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,439 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,439 miles
    Test number
    554338552231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,109 miles (+5,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    175241551102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,575 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    182874961233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    886625341968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,258 miles (+3,787)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    639105341819
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,471 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    252991684705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    501464324056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail102,347 miles (+5,332)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    368764075707
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass97,015 miles (+6,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,015 miles
    Test number
    287742700373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass90,250 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,250 miles
    Test number
    970013282431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass86,115 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    939448604364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,344 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    306010483474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,200 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    438918942255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,880 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    687960651235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,824 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    978433441139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,217 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    330818230136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,776 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    731814939139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,724 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    522046938111
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteRear subframe mountain bushes worn.
    • NoteSlight play in os and ns steering rack.

  20. Fail59,724 miles (+1,030)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    813296738102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteRear subframe mountain bushes worn.
    • NoteSlight play in os and ns steering rack.

  21. Pass58,694 miles (+1,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    102236437154
    • NoteSlight diff oil leak.

  22. Pass57,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    750086236142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,178 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    650416036106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

Questions about H901 YDM

Does H901 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H901 YDM expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H901 YDM?
The MOT on H901 YDM expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H901 YDM done?
H901 YDM was recorded at 127,689 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has H901 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H901 YDM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on H901 YDM 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 H901 YDM find?
H901 YDM failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 13 major defects and 6 advisories: central exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, and 16 more.

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