BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc
P54 UNHMOT history
P54 UNH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,176 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,584 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P54 UNH
- 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
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P54 UNH was last recorded at 105,176 miles on 8 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2026: 105,176 miles, lower than 149,003 miles on 17 Sept 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,003 miles · 17 Sept 2022
- Average per year
- 1,584 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,176 miles
- 2022 – 149,003 miles
- 2021 – 141,098 miles
- 2020 – 132,365 miles
- 2019 – 126,791 miles
- 2017 – 118,024 miles
- 2016 – 112,436 miles
- 2015 – 106,711 miles
- 2010 – 96,470 miles
- 2009 – 90,214 miles
- 2008 – 83,592 miles
- 2007 – 79,341 miles
- 2006 – 73,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,176 miles
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arb d bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,176 miles (-43,827)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,176 miles
- Test number
- 955498870625
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arb d bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,003 miles (+7,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 149,003 miles
- Test number
- 224946280227
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body surface rust
Pass141,098 miles (+8,733)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 141,098 miles
- Test number
- 402497401610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,365 miles (+5,574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 132,365 miles
- Test number
- 304506807155
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass126,791 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 126,791 miles
- Test number
- 692206151464
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/ds and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 438419682544
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 926045639129
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass118,024 miles (+5,588)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,024 miles
- Test number
- 832827904285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covered
- AdvisoryOuter sills covered
Pass112,436 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 112,436 miles
- Test number
- 239330441832
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail112,436 miles (+5,725)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,436 miles
- Test number
- 907939634738
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass106,711 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 106,711 miles
- Test number
- 666400819828
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail106,708 miles (+10,238)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,708 miles
- Test number
- 715127460887
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass96,470 miles (+6,256)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 96,470 miles
- Test number
- 493908840188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOdd type lower suspension arms fitted to front.
Pass90,214 miles (+10)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 90,214 miles
- Test number
- 333344759171
- NoteLong handbrake travel.
- NoteSurface rust on offside front inner wing brake pipe.
Fail90,204 miles (+6,612)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 393139949152
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSurface rust on offside front inner wing brake pipe.
Pass83,592 miles (+4,251)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 83,592 miles
- Test number
- 842036958179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,341 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 79,341 miles
- Test number
- 352210957152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,330 miles (+5,770)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,330 miles
- Test number
- 431484847164
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 73,560 miles
- Test number
- 890004146138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,559 miles1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,559 miles
- Test number
- 852174746183
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about P54 UNH
- Does P54 UNH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 UNH is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P54 UNH?
- The MOT on P54 UNH is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P54 UNH done?
- P54 UNH was recorded at 105,176 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
- Has P54 UNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P54 UNH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on P54 UNH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P54 UNH find?
- P54 UNH passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arb d bush mount; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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