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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,596 cc

P54 FVRMOT history

P54 FVR is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
143,987 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 FVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 FVR was last recorded at 143,987 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,285 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,987 miles
  • 2023 – 141,285 miles
  • 2022 – 130,194 miles
  • 2021 – 114,634 miles
  • 2020 – 106,643 miles
  • 2019 – 97,422 miles
  • 2018 – 92,757 miles
  • 2017 – 87,553 miles
  • 2016 – 87,429 miles
  • 2014 – 81,993 miles
  • 2013 – 76,518 miles
  • 2012 – 70,741 miles
  • 2011 – 65,729 miles
  • 2010 – 63,040 miles
  • 2009 – 61,048 miles
  • 2008 – 59,313 miles
  • 2007 – 57,130 miles
  • 2006 – 53,168 miles
  • 2005 – 47,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front fog lamp ioperative .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,987 miles (+2,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,987 miles
    Test number
    486653034254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,285 miles (+11,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    431089972276
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just achieved the required performance on both sides

  3. Pass130,194 miles (+15,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    944737312017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,634 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,634 miles
    Test number
    765855558178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,643 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    482097715067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,639 miles (+9,217)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    233539523191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass97,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    599972754216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail97,422 miles (+4,665)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    598466181341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,757 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    940096287188
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp ioperative .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail92,757 miles (+5,204)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    687239333235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking reading low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp ioperative .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass87,553 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    333549005859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,429 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    967666499112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,993 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,993 miles
    Test number
    218040404355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,518 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    835825683200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,741 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    767227282289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,729 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    129758191290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,040 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    523258390258
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass61,048 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    601760009384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,313 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    713191008338
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,130 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    361285097256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,168 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    111528496247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass53,168 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    184878296227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    544057195293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 FVR

Does P54 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P54 FVR expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P54 FVR?
The MOT on P54 FVR expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P54 FVR done?
P54 FVR was recorded at 143,987 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has P54 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 FVR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P54 FVR 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 P54 FVR find?
P54 FVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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