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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,596 cc

K53 TTAMOT history

K53 TTA is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,031 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 TTA
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
13 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 TTA was last recorded at 49,031 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2016: 38,553 miles, lower than 38,853 miles on 6 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,048 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
983 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,031 miles
  • 2025 – 48,048 miles
  • 2024 – 46,726 miles
  • 2023 – 45,874 miles
  • 2022 – 45,106 miles
  • 2021 – 44,213 miles
  • 2020 – 43,192 miles
  • 2019 – 42,304 miles
  • 2018 – 41,418 miles
  • 2017 – 39,995 miles
  • 2016 – 38,553 miles
  • 2015 – 36,327 miles
  • 2014 – 33,257 miles
  • 2013 – 30,377 miles
  • 2012 – 27,209 miles
  • 2011 – 23,898 miles
  • 2010 – 20,617 miles
  • 2009 – 17,393 miles
  • 2008 – 15,166 miles
  • 2007 – 14,446 miles
  • 2006 – 13,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,031 miles (+983)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    478591817534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass48,048 miles (+1,322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    854954597767
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,726 miles (+852)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    581740810813
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass45,874 miles (+768)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,874 miles
    Test number
    936264534624
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe bracket lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn to 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 inner worn to 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components corrosion throughout.

  5. Pass45,106 miles (+893)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    380089964667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass44,213 miles (+1,021)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    747769146906
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass43,192 miles (+888)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    328836880246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass42,304 miles (+886)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    735646629237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass41,418 miles (+1,423)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    936631255150
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    880042366391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail39,995 miles (+1,442)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    302299610329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass38,553 miles (-300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    801812751133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail38,853 miles (+2,526)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    975165237320
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass36,327 miles (+3,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    422623962813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass33,257 miles (+65)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    387178254425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear diff noisey

  16. Fail33,192 miles (+2,815)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,192 miles
    Test number
    168013354290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear diff noisey

  17. Pass30,377 miles (+3,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    795742253284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass27,209 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    565790452245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty

  19. Fail27,209 miles (+3,311)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    605430952224
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty

  20. Pass23,898 miles (+3,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    698590751224
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass20,617 miles (+3,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,617 miles
    Test number
    900815630244
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass17,393 miles (+2,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,393 miles
    Test number
    880550459248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass15,166 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    542129358241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass14,446 miles (+857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,446 miles
    Test number
    464610767258
    • NoteExhaust tail box deteriorating

  25. Pass13,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    901164656297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 TTA

Does K53 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 TTA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 TTA?
The MOT on K53 TTA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 TTA done?
K53 TTA was recorded at 49,031 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has K53 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 TTA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on K53 TTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K53 TTA find?
K53 TTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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