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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P786 AFGMOT history

P786 AFG is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 23 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
85,314 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P786 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P786 AFG was last recorded at 85,314 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,146 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,168 miles
Average per year
2,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,314 miles
  • 2022 – 80,146 miles
  • 2021 – 77,875 miles
  • 2020 – 76,138 miles
  • 2019 – 75,314 miles
  • 2018 – 74,182 miles
  • 2017 – 72,817 miles
  • 2016 – 71,119 miles
  • 2015 – 69,203 miles
  • 2014 – 67,079 miles
  • 2013 – 64,841 miles
  • 2012 – 63,066 miles
  • 2011 – 60,538 miles
  • 2010 – 58,004 miles
  • 2009 – 54,990 miles
  • 2008 – 50,013 miles
  • 2007 – 47,106 miles
  • 2006 – 43,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,314 miles
  • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail85,314 miles (+5,168)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    780847076834
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass80,146 miles (+2,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    196393014439
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    645680128851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,874 miles (+1,736)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,874 miles
    Test number
    433664483508
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,138 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    666417666965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,314 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    250758109331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail75,312 miles (+1,130)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    634206966530
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight drag
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,182 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    933169556339
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust vibration damper bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacing asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight drag
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight drag
    • AdvisoryOuter sill corroding (both)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  9. Fail74,182 miles (+1,365)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    517916683262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust vibration damper bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacing asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight drag
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight drag
    • AdvisoryOuter sill corroding (both)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  10. Pass72,817 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    764486134883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low
    • AdvisorySlight drag on nearside rear brake

  11. Fail72,817 miles (+1,698)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    651218286014
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low
    • AdvisorySlight drag on nearside rear brake

  12. Pass71,119 miles (+1,916)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,119 miles
    Test number
    721970692607
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low

  13. Pass69,203 miles (+2,124)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    298528535117
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight drag on nearside front brake

  14. Pass67,079 miles (+2,238)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    499387644127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion around rear jacking points

  15. Pass64,841 miles (+1,775)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    525618643161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside hand brake reading low

  16. Pass63,066 miles (+2,528)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    205644142493
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside handbrake reading low
    • NoteSome descrepency in rear brake readings would appear adjustment or repair is required

  17. Pass60,538 miles (+2,534)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,538 miles
    Test number
    959417631162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres cracking
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake reading low

  18. Pass58,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    630437330157
    • NoteSlight drag on nearside front brake

  19. Fail58,004 miles (+3,014)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    143407230152
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSlight drag on nearside front brake

  20. Pass54,990 miles (+4,977)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    664907549110
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear back plate damp possable cylinder leaking requires inspection
    • NoteOil level low

  21. Pass50,013 miles (+2,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    682139048100
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass47,106 miles (+4,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    101550957155
    • 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)

  23. Pass43,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    332696746156
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P786 AFG

Does P786 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P786 AFG expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P786 AFG?
The MOT on P786 AFG expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P786 AFG done?
P786 AFG was recorded at 85,314 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 2,427 miles a year.
Has P786 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P786 AFG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P786 AFG 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 P786 AFG find?
P786 AFG failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 6 more.

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