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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P290 HWHMOT history

P290 HWH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

P290 HWH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,812 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 HWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 HWH was last recorded at 87,812 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 4,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,596 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,216 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,812 miles
  • 2022 – 83,596 miles
  • 2021 – 76,297 miles
  • 2020 – 72,935 miles
  • 2019 – 65,991 miles
  • 2018 – 62,432 miles
  • 2017 – 61,823 miles
  • 2016 – 60,763 miles
  • 2015 – 56,840 miles
  • 2014 – 52,896 miles
  • 2013 – 45,967 miles
  • 2012 – 36,807 miles
  • 2011 – 31,954 miles
  • 2010 – 31,714 miles
  • 2009 – 31,389 miles
  • 2008 – 30,969 miles
  • 2007 – 30,728 miles
  • 2006 – 30,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective From gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,812 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    525744788323
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,596 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    186373143710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail83,591 miles (+7,294)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,591 miles
    Test number
    496957330204
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,297 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    175183858916
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective From gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail76,258 miles (+3,323)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    350705221979
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective From gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass72,935 miles (+6,944)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    855634297320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass65,991 miles (+3,559)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    206632327991
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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))

  8. Pass62,432 miles (+609)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    472315077510
    • DangerousRear exhaust box supported by plastic cable ties
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow/low (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass61,823 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    579582914291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass60,763 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,763 miles
    Test number
    338961548672
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass56,840 miles (+3,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    387300195015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass52,896 miles (+6,929)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    167350094012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit

  13. Pass45,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    597801103190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail45,967 miles (+9,160)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    627584693000
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass36,807 miles (+4,853)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,807 miles
    Test number
    647443492056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass31,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    715675691089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail31,954 miles (+240)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    596805491018
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,714 miles (+325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    703016720022
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass31,389 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    202750939069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass30,969 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    473190938006
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass30,728 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    172011437406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass30,221 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    454535526058
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps, but not affecting beam pattern.

Questions about P290 HWH

Does P290 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 HWH expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 HWH?
The MOT on P290 HWH expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 HWH done?
P290 HWH was recorded at 87,812 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has P290 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 HWH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P290 HWH 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 P290 HWH find?
P290 HWH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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