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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,596 cc

P64 FOBMOT history

P64 FOB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

P64 FOB green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,978 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2016
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P64 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P64 FOB was last recorded at 133,978 miles on 18 Mar 2016, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,839 miles · 23 Mar 2015
Between the last two tests
3,139 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2016 – 133,978 miles
  • 2015 – 130,839 miles
  • 2014 – 126,478 miles
  • 2013 – 124,042 miles
  • 2012 – 117,555 miles
  • 2011 – 113,874 miles
  • 2010 – 110,119 miles
  • 2009 – 108,433 miles
  • 2008 – 104,905 miles
  • 2007 – 100,198 miles
  • 2006 – 91,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Condensation in nearside headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    987135706716
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756115105852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475234521337
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878983465165
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear and offside front brake pipes

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    965287954201
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlight

  6. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    802327035903
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlight

  7. Pass133,978 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    847234193537
    • AdvisorySevere oil leak from engine.

  8. Pass130,839 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,839 miles
    Test number
    965602085012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail130,832 miles (+4,354)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,832 miles
    Test number
    739731575049
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome condensation in both headlights.

  10. Pass126,478 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    995507164006
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail126,477 miles (+2,435)3 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    306072364058
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousO/S Rear tyre under inflated.
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass124,042 miles (+28)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    367711883060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel has slight buckle in it.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded very near to the limit , suggest attention soon!

  13. Fail124,014 miles (+6,459)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,014 miles
    Test number
    626371673074
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded very near to the limit , suggest attention soon!

  14. Pass117,555 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    776385652034
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 23% it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  15. Fail117,555 miles (+3,681)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    106895052066
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass113,874 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    729829761061
    • NoteFront disc pads low.
    • NoteOffside front tyre low in tread.

  17. Fail113,839 miles (+3,720)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    506517551078
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront disc pads low.
    • NoteOffside front tyre low in tread.

  18. Pass110,119 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    402495570019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth engine mounts broken

  19. Fail110,119 miles (+1,686)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    274898960056
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth engine mounts broken

  20. Pass108,433 miles (+3,528)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,433 miles
    Test number
    144917659057
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass104,905 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    990448058056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,898 miles (+4,700)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    732006458078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear inner driveshaft joint securing bolts loose.
    • NoteScrew in tread of offside rear tyre, not repairable too close to sidewall.

  23. Pass100,198 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    434415867011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    220753656071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P64 FOB

Does P64 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P64 FOB is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P64 FOB?
The MOT on P64 FOB is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P64 FOB done?
P64 FOB was recorded at 133,978 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2016, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has P64 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P64 FOB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on P64 FOB 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 P64 FOB find?
P64 FOB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished.

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