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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P776 BCXMOT history

P776 BCX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

P776 BCX blue 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,978 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P776 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
14 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P776 BCX was last recorded at 112,978 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,243 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
1,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,978 miles
  • 2025 – 112,243 miles
  • 2024 – 108,206 miles
  • 2023 – 97,369 miles
  • 2022 – 91,793 miles
  • 2021 – 91,462 miles
  • 2020 – 91,258 miles
  • 2018 – 90,663 miles
  • 2017 – 90,073 miles
  • 2016 – 89,190 miles
  • 2015 – 88,385 miles
  • 2014 – 87,105 miles
  • 2013 – 85,978 miles
  • 2012 – 85,130 miles
  • 2011 – 84,159 miles
  • 2010 – 83,305 miles
  • 2009 – 82,120 miles
  • 2008 – 80,838 miles
  • 2007 – 77,868 miles
  • 2006 – 75,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,978 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Under side of car and brake pipes heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,978 miles (+735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,978 miles
    Test number
    801494447450
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass112,243 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    845018957579
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,206 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,206 miles
    Test number
    654374175677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,369 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    542643113388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,793 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    606379175695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower wing corroded and holed but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail91,784 miles (+322)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,784 miles
    Test number
    893953120392
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass91,462 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    944415886241
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car and brake pipes heavily under sealed

  8. Fail91,456 miles (+198)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    228078159565
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car and brake pipes heavily under sealed

  9. Pass91,258 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    547878640557
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail91,252 miles (+589)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    787239409391
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,663 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    992729967477
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion not affecting strengh

  12. Pass90,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    274813912210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in tread

  13. Fail90,073 miles (+883)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    105880810186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in tread

  14. Pass89,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    781316234607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,190 miles (+805)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    136105680842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,385 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    656742576523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,105 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,105 miles
    Test number
    466027864210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,978 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    966423463252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,130 miles (+971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    948274862260
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight corosion on front discs

  20. Pass84,159 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    286387661191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass83,305 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    484196760126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,120 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    454905029107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,112 miles (+1,274)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    174009719125
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass80,838 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    140849408112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass77,868 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    194662197056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    610623426174
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracking and worn low on very outer edge

Questions about P776 BCX

Does P776 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P776 BCX is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P776 BCX?
The MOT on P776 BCX is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P776 BCX done?
P776 BCX was recorded at 112,978 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,823 miles a year.
Has P776 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P776 BCX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P776 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 P776 BCX find?
P776 BCX passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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