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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

R264 EVGMOT history

R264 EVG is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 211,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

R264 EVG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
211,401 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R264 EVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R264 EVG was last recorded at 211,401 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 109,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,471 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
109,930 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,401 miles
  • 2024 – 101,471 miles
  • 2023 – 101,449 miles
  • 2022 – 101,022 miles
  • 2021 – 99,339 miles
  • 2020 – 98,898 miles
  • 2019 – 97,927 miles
  • 2018 – 96,695 miles
  • 2017 – 95,342 miles
  • 2016 – 92,874 miles
  • 2015 – 89,450 miles
  • 2014 – 86,057 miles
  • 2013 – 81,208 miles
  • 2012 – 77,956 miles
  • 2011 – 74,018 miles
  • 2010 – 69,429 miles
  • 2009 – 65,143 miles
  • 2008 – 60,827 miles
  • 2007 – 56,546 miles
  • 2006 – 52,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,401 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear abs rings

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,401 miles (+109,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    211,401 miles
    Test number
    339421353858
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass101,471 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    320457408405
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings heavily corroded/swollen (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes visibly worn/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail101,449 miles (+427)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    236076287513
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail chassi (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,022 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    230020529647
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear abs rings (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail101,014 miles (+1,675)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    140459626478
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear abs rings (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,339 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    991352764224
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear abs rings (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail99,328 miles (+430)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,328 miles
    Test number
    299948530315
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear abs rings (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,898 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,898 miles
    Test number
    840765101206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake 54% parking brake 17%
  9. Fail98,879 miles (+952)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    447695684005
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake 54% parking brake 17%
  10. Pass97,927 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    227102778794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,908 miles (+1,213)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    519144653350
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effiency (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass96,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,695 miles
    Test number
    230568719588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail96,687 miles (+1,345)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,687 miles
    Test number
    828051726535
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button not holding (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass95,342 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    750956629339
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake 51%
  15. Pass92,874 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    680771349663
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass89,450 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    828430945065
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass86,057 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    255411344045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,208 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    798984143049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,142 miles (+3,186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    906765633034
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass77,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    937104332073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,948 miles (+3,930)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    207324232081
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass74,018 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,018 miles
    Test number
    235784131099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,429 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    141402730448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges worn
  24. Fail69,417 miles (+4,274)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    943422030087
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges worn
  25. Pass65,143 miles (+4,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    113725839463
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
  26. Pass60,827 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    650405038065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,546 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    351892637055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    332780746028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R264 EVG

Does R264 EVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R264 EVG expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R264 EVG?
The MOT on R264 EVG expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R264 EVG done?
R264 EVG was recorded at 211,401 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has R264 EVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R264 EVG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R264 EVG 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 R264 EVG find?
R264 EVG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively; anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced; suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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