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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.

M575 TVH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass92,945 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. Pass84,216 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    878513831064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,504 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    247124757458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,083 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    208611315580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass73,389 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    625515984159
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  11. 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
  12. Pass70,152 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    639299083162
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  13. 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
  14. Pass66,745 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    848981392130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,282 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    838716991154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    934683080151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass56,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,076 miles
    Test number
    231127179425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass52,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    722530008258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass48,605 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    301146307209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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