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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

PHJ 505MOT history

PHJ 505 is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,753 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHJ 505
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHJ 505 was last recorded at 93,753 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,715 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,753 miles
  • 2025 – 88,382 miles
  • 2024 – 84,666 miles
  • 2023 – 80,401 miles
  • 2022 – 76,600 miles
  • 2021 – 72,151 miles
  • 2020 – 69,932 miles
  • 2019 – 65,356 miles
  • 2018 – 59,536 miles
  • 2017 – 55,114 miles
  • 2016 – 48,903 miles
  • 2015 – 41,844 miles
  • 2014 – 36,335 miles
  • 2013 – 26,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,753 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    161974925756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,715 miles (+5,333)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    757467366139
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged Both rear swelling at first flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges, pads 20% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,382 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,382 miles
    Test number
    221298560803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,666 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    479610347816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,401 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,401 miles
    Test number
    716228193201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,600 miles (+4,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    313374498097
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,151 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    111796007787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,932 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    101480958495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,356 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    452521271162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,536 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    786729083211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass55,114 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    880553802458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    931867568410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,903 miles (+7,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    958093120605
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  14. Pass41,844 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    425137375009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,335 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,335 miles
    Test number
    547782374089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    887978973048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PHJ 505

What vehicle is registration PHJ 505 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHJ 505 on a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PHJ 505 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PHJ 505 is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on PHJ 505?
The MOT on PHJ 505 is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PHJ 505 done?
PHJ 505 was recorded at 93,753 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,104 miles a year.
Has PHJ 505 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHJ 505 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PHJ 505 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 PHJ 505 find?
PHJ 505 passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling, and 3 more.

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