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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,596 cc

K23 VNEMOT history

K23 VNE is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,032 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 VNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
5 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 VNE was last recorded at 90,032 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,872 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
2,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,032 miles
  • 2025 – 84,437 miles
  • 2024 – 77,678 miles
  • 2023 – 67,296 miles
  • 2022 – 62,748 miles
  • 2021 – 61,558 miles
  • 2020 – 61,214 miles
  • 2019 – 60,589 miles
  • 2018 – 59,353 miles
  • 2017 – 58,645 miles
  • 2015 – 57,714 miles
  • 2014 – 56,635 miles
  • 2013 – 54,369 miles
  • 2012 – 53,368 miles
  • 2011 – 52,195 miles
  • 2010 – 50,939 miles
  • 2008 – 48,897 miles
  • 2007 – 47,965 miles
  • 2006 – 47,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,032 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,032 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    136771331781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail89,872 miles (+5,435)1 dangerous5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    340349538399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    475160809396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,437 miles (+6,759)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    580403749677
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    500245515621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,678 miles (+10,382)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    782781701715
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    487511799366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,296 miles (+4,548)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    605496761398
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass62,748 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    364486515312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    148818374813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,558 miles (+344)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    512526925717
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,214 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    589980802065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,589 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    601546979029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,353 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    870662188455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,645 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    327442113016
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass57,714 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    907308990032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,146 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    268419215028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,635 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    876866644069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,625 miles (+2,256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    719184744056
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,369 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    666662753018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass53,368 miles (+1,173)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    417221732054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak present in gearbox
    • NoteOil leak present in rear differential

  22. Pass52,195 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    998830321043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    140622720460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,939 miles (+2,042)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    880600420019
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass48,897 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    803331248211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    174303047225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail47,964 miles (+963)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,964 miles
    Test number
    134043647255
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass47,001 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,001 miles
    Test number
    360586626244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K23 VNE

Does K23 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 VNE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 VNE?
The MOT on K23 VNE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 VNE done?
K23 VNE was recorded at 90,032 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
Has K23 VNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 VNE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 VNE 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 K23 VNE find?
K23 VNE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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