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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,596 cc

J66 MFMMOT history

J66 MFM is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,997 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 MFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 MFM was last recorded at 79,997 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,949 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,997 miles
  • 2025 – 79,949 miles
  • 2020 – 78,421 miles
  • 2019 – 77,009 miles
  • 2018 – 75,315 miles
  • 2017 – 73,472 miles
  • 2016 – 71,656 miles
  • 2015 – 69,714 miles
  • 2014 – 67,055 miles
  • 2013 – 65,197 miles
  • 2012 – 63,492 miles
  • 2011 – 61,144 miles
  • 2010 – 59,857 miles
  • 2009 – 58,322 miles
  • 2008 – 56,976 miles
  • 2007 – 53,702 miles
  • 2006 – 51,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle corroded throughout

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,997 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    258643997160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded throughout

  2. Fail79,949 miles (+1,528)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    432679028465
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily corroded throughout underside

  3. Pass78,421 miles (+1,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    567803430916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,009 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    883478674454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail77,007 miles (+1,692)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    132101808004
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass75,315 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    154675042361
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail75,303 miles (+1,831)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    991842553448
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass73,472 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,472 miles
    Test number
    815292597330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail73,464 miles (+1,808)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    608531154982
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass71,656 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    332585637529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,714 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    969304385034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,055 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    316964884054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,197 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    686858283099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,492 miles (+2,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    785349282026
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass61,144 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    385072081082
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass59,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,857 miles
    Test number
    554983980014
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail59,857 miles (+1,535)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,857 miles
    Test number
    982963480076
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass58,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,322 miles
    Test number
    603623189035
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  19. Fail58,322 miles (+1,346)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,322 miles
    Test number
    382633589009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Fail56,976 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    224116688046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,976 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    490706288093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,702 miles (+1,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    661610787064
    • NoteABS light stayed on once in several tests.
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear wheel.

  23. Pass51,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    512637786023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,903 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    472797586067
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about J66 MFM

Does J66 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 MFM is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 MFM?
The MOT on J66 MFM is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 MFM done?
J66 MFM was recorded at 79,997 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 1,414 miles a year.
Has J66 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 MFM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 MFM 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 J66 MFM find?
J66 MFM passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle corroded throughout.

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