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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P98 RCVMOT history

P98 RCV is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
132,241 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 RCV was last recorded at 132,241 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 20,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,133 miles · 25 Jan 2017
Between the last two tests
20,108 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,241 miles
  • 2017 – 112,133 miles
  • 2016 – 105,476 miles
  • 2015 – 96,538 miles
  • 2014 – 86,765 miles
  • 2013 – 78,805 miles
  • 2012 – 71,354 miles
  • 2011 – 66,834 miles
  • 2010 – 62,664 miles
  • 2009 – 57,285 miles
  • 2008 – 52,565 miles
  • 2007 – 46,402 miles
  • 2006 – 41,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,241 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,241 miles (+20,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    735557083852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,133 miles (+6,657)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    479216254082
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  3. Pass105,476 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    651219625506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,454 miles (+8,916)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    474786825375
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass96,538 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    435206825009
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front struts damp
    • NoteRear exhaust mount missing
    • NoteRear parking brake cable in poor condition

  6. Fail96,538 miles (+9,773)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    129530425050
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBoth front struts damp

  7. Pass86,765 miles (+7,960)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    106041424415
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  8. Pass78,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    315525323021
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail78,805 miles (+7,451)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    999071323056
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass71,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    816316022045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail71,354 miles (+4,520)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    848578012089
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass66,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    896337911061
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Fail66,832 miles (+4,168)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    505157011061
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding

  14. Pass62,664 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    111952520073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail62,462 miles (+5,177)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    872279410017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,285 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    273851729020
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail57,281 miles (+4,716)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    613074019050
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass52,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    541665918049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail52,565 miles (+6,163)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    251169508007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass46,402 miles (+4,838)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    301220817008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wish bone rear bushes slight play

  21. Pass41,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    763943516060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,564 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    591012316066
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

Questions about P98 RCV

Does P98 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 RCV expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 RCV?
The MOT on P98 RCV expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 RCV done?
P98 RCV was recorded at 132,241 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has P98 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 RCV has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on P98 RCV 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 P98 RCV find?
P98 RCV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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