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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,596 cc

P16 RKWMOT history

P16 RKW is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

P16 RKW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
67,841 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P16 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P16 RKW was last recorded at 67,841 miles on 22 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2021: 67,841 miles, lower than 69,748 miles on 15 Dec 2021.

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
69,748 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,841 miles
  • 2020 – 67,841 miles
  • 2019 – 65,548 miles
  • 2018 – 63,225 miles
  • 2017 – 61,064 miles
  • 2016 – 58,781 miles
  • 2015 – 56,296 miles
  • 2014 – 53,450 miles
  • 2013 – 50,221 miles
  • 2012 – 47,281 miles
  • 2011 – 43,856 miles
  • 2010 – 40,110 miles
  • 2009 – 36,650 miles
  • 2008 – 26,743 miles
  • 2006 – 24,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,841 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,841 miles (-1,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    889404011753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,748 miles (+1,907)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    649568623669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    564845927398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,841 miles (+2,293)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    992354095639
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,548 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    979977059950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,225 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    271563589677
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail63,220 miles (+2,156)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    416772269790
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass61,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    377407245025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail61,060 miles (+2,279)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    439207949584
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass58,781 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    270937757892
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,296 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    638071896884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge /outside centrel three quarters
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge / outside centrel three quarters
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass53,450 miles (+3,229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    918504344385
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass50,221 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    769337843318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,281 miles (+3,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    878267342300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass43,856 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,856 miles
    Test number
    176021441358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    152651440303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,110 miles (+3,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    454001540335
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass36,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    442025559345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,650 miles (+5,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    591015559372
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass30,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,762 miles
    Test number
    804391629019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,762 miles (+4,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,762 miles
    Test number
    672081029034
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass26,743 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    873410238002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,653 miles
    Test number
    943919156179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P16 RKW

Does P16 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P16 RKW expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P16 RKW?
The MOT on P16 RKW expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P16 RKW done?
P16 RKW was recorded at 67,841 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has P16 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P16 RKW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P16 RKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P16 RKW find?
P16 RKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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