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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,596 cc

L288 NAUMOT history

L288 NAU is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 17 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
70,552 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 NAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 NAU was last recorded at 70,552 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,276 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
1,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,552 miles
  • 2023 – 70,276 miles
  • 2022 – 69,967 miles
  • 2021 – 68,487 miles
  • 2020 – 67,028 miles
  • 2019 – 64,795 miles
  • 2018 – 62,443 miles
  • 2017 – 60,193 miles
  • 2016 – 58,006 miles
  • 2015 – 55,887 miles
  • 2014 – 53,732 miles
  • 2013 – 51,629 miles
  • 2012 – 50,482 miles
  • 2011 – 50,130 miles
  • 2010 – 48,619 miles
  • 2009 – 47,284 miles
  • 2008 – 45,823 miles
  • 2007 – 44,660 miles
  • 2006 – 42,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,552 miles (+276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    133659630945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,276 miles (+309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,276 miles
    Test number
    898874474436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass69,967 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    641565748637
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,487 miles (+1,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    798489457339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,028 miles (+2,233)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,028 miles
    Test number
    784525209673
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  6. Pass64,795 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    315797254669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,443 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    562841123619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,193 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    769037192976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,006 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    847173195504
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass55,887 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    708182215015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,732 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    917864224076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail53,709 miles (+2,080)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    268432824063
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,629 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    796326123014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,482 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    667149402047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,130 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    458554421039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,619 miles (+1,335)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,619 miles
    Test number
    213455200031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre are starting to perish on the outer sidewalls

  17. Fail47,284 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,284 miles
    Test number
    350735019072
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass47,284 miles (+1,461)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,284 miles
    Test number
    750645019005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass45,823 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    393986918095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    402817927057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,660 miles (+2,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    684094727058
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    100996426456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L288 NAU

Does L288 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L288 NAU expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L288 NAU?
The MOT on L288 NAU expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L288 NAU done?
L288 NAU was recorded at 70,552 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 1,559 miles a year.
Has L288 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 NAU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on L288 NAU 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 L288 NAU find?
L288 NAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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