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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

MAB 43MOT history

MAB 43 is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,200 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAB 43
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAB 43 was last recorded at 99,200 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,865 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
3,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,200 miles
  • 2025 – 97,865 miles
  • 2024 – 96,274 miles
  • 2023 – 94,500 miles
  • 2022 – 91,993 miles
  • 2021 – 90,137 miles
  • 2020 – 89,289 miles
  • 2019 – 86,921 miles
  • 2018 – 84,271 miles
  • 2017 – 80,874 miles
  • 2016 – 77,469 miles
  • 2015 – 73,718 miles
  • 2014 – 69,255 miles
  • 2013 – 64,515 miles
  • 2012 – 59,607 miles
  • 2011 – 55,413 miles
  • 2010 – 50,482 miles
  • 2009 – 45,937 miles
  • 2008 – 39,853 miles
  • 2007 – 34,424 miles
  • 2006 – 29,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight clutch fluid leak coming from clutch slave cylinder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,200 miles (+1,335)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    326666905629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass97,865 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    800628674867
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight clutch fluid leak coming from clutch slave cylinder.

  3. Fail97,831 miles (+1,557)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    482374838997
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight clutch fluid leak coming from clutch slave cylinder.

  4. Pass96,274 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    441866065134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,500 miles (+2,507)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    357787130883
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear headlight glass cover cracked not affecting headlight

  6. Pass91,993 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    152057879022
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,137 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    719410634289
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass89,289 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,289 miles
    Test number
    812894894889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded down side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,921 miles (+2,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,921 miles
    Test number
    139238816801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,271 miles (+3,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,271 miles
    Test number
    425938968866
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak PAS reservoir
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential

  11. Pass80,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    874222727517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail80,874 miles (+3,405)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    969205300787
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass77,469 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    113938796410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,718 miles (+4,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    988467945095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass69,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    586201554088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,255 miles (+4,740)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    407090454009
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass64,515 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    107017153449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,607 miles (+4,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    849501452011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,413 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    417214851056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass50,482 miles (+4,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    584625350073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,937 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    401116459023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,853 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,853 miles
    Test number
    703890668029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    651175257081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,424 miles (+4,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    173744657437
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass29,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    844820166005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about MAB 43

What vehicle is registration MAB 43 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAB 43 on a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Mar 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAB 43 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAB 43 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAB 43?
The MOT on MAB 43 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAB 43 done?
MAB 43 was recorded at 99,200 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
Has MAB 43 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAB 43 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on MAB 43 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 MAB 43 find?
MAB 43 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint, and 6 more.

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