
BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,596 cc
M575 TVHMOT history
M575 TVH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 27 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 92,945 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M575 TVH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 27 Feb 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
M575 TVH was last recorded at 92,945 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 91,739 miles · 12 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,206 miles
- Average per year
- 3,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 92,945 miles
- 2021 – 91,739 miles
- 2019 – 91,700 miles
- 2018 – 84,216 miles
- 2017 – 81,504 miles
- 2016 – 79,083 miles
- 2015 – 75,336 miles
- 2014 – 73,389 miles
- 2013 – 70,152 miles
- 2012 – 66,745 miles
- 2011 – 63,282 miles
- 2010 – 59,767 miles
- 2009 – 56,076 miles
- 2008 – 52,473 miles
- 2007 – 48,605 miles
- 2006 – 44,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,945 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 92,945 miles
- Test number
- 771041983105
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,739 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,739 miles
- Test number
- 929618991747
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,739 miles (+39)3 dangerous11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,739 miles
- Test number
- 747188871517
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 x 60 x 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail91,700 miles (+7,484)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,700 miles
- Test number
- 579080031618
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/front tyres starting to crack on tread and outer walls
- AdvisoryO/s/rear axle bush detiorating
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRear silencer box heavily corroded
Pass84,216 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,216 miles
- Test number
- 878513831064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,504 miles (+2,421)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,504 miles
- Test number
- 247124757458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,083 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,083 miles
- Test number
- 208611315580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,980 miles (+3,644)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,980 miles
- Test number
- 591131345617
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust support bracket broken but system is still supported at this time
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
Pass75,336 miles (+1,947)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,336 miles
- Test number
- 476497675128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass73,389 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,389 miles
- Test number
- 625515984159
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Fail73,389 miles (+3,237)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,389 miles
- Test number
- 316905284152
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass70,152 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,152 miles
- Test number
- 639299083162
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Fail70,152 miles (+3,407)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,152 miles
- Test number
- 266456883178
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass66,745 miles (+3,463)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,745 miles
- Test number
- 848981392130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,282 miles (+3,515)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,282 miles
- Test number
- 838716991154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,767 miles
- Test number
- 934683080151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,767 miles (+3,691)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,767 miles
- Test number
- 761833880132
- DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 56,076 miles
- Test number
- 231127179425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,076 miles (+3,603)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,076 miles
- Test number
- 471876479166
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,473 miles
- Test number
- 722530008258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,473 miles (+3,868)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,473 miles
- Test number
- 551050908256
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass48,605 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 48,605 miles
- Test number
- 301146307209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,537 miles (+3,663)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,537 miles
- Test number
- 503581507291
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass44,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 44,874 miles
- Test number
- 944650606211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M575 TVH
- Does M575 TVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M575 TVH expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M575 TVH?
- The MOT on M575 TVH expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M575 TVH done?
- M575 TVH was recorded at 92,945 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
- Has M575 TVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M575 TVH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on M575 TVH 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 M575 TVH find?
- M575 TVH passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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