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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P429 BCXMOT history

P429 BCX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

P429 BCX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2024
Mileage
67,591 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 BCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 BCX was last recorded at 67,591 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,528 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 67,591 miles
  • 2022 – 67,528 miles
  • 2021 – 67,325 miles
  • 2020 – 67,168 miles
  • 2019 – 66,043 miles
  • 2018 – 64,801 miles
  • 2017 – 63,541 miles
  • 2016 – 62,009 miles
  • 2015 – 60,280 miles
  • 2014 – 57,893 miles
  • 2013 – 56,002 miles
  • 2012 – 53,498 miles
  • 2011 – 50,521 miles
  • 2010 – 47,816 miles
  • 2009 – 45,353 miles
  • 2008 – 42,567 miles
  • 2007 – 39,745 miles
  • 2006 – 36,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,591 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,591 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,591 miles
    Test number
    491626714152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,528 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,528 miles
    Test number
    824555239638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,325 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,325 miles
    Test number
    328497240667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,168 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    527501583262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,043 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    799815328862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,801 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    501411307178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass63,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    134077638496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,541 miles (+1,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    896557082271
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass62,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    616249846868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,009 miles (+1,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    584402713196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass60,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    415678855061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,279 miles (+2,386)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,279 miles
    Test number
    389067655056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    908172954029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail57,893 miles (+1,891)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    446542754090
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass56,002 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    466525543037
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail53,498 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    179271952485
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass53,498 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    879051152064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,521 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    437612651009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass47,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    740410150088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Fail47,816 miles (+2,463)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    110930450005
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass45,353 miles (+2,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,353 miles
    Test number
    864960859025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass42,567 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,567 miles
    Test number
    121500458411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,745 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,745 miles
    Test number
    760797657033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    261647646046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,263 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    483037046025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureTrailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P429 BCX

Does P429 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P429 BCX expired on 4 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P429 BCX?
The MOT on P429 BCX expired on 4 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P429 BCX done?
P429 BCX was recorded at 67,591 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 1,842 miles a year.
Has P429 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 BCX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on P429 BCX 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 P429 BCX find?
P429 BCX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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