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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

R331 VJMMOT history

R331 VJM is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

R331 VJM green 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,113 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 VJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 VJM was last recorded at 129,113 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,001 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,113 miles
  • 2025 – 129,001 miles
  • 2024 – 128,039 miles
  • 2023 – 127,048 miles
  • 2022 – 124,920 miles
  • 2015 – 123,714 miles
  • 2014 – 118,669 miles
  • 2013 – 113,454 miles
  • 2012 – 107,281 miles
  • 2011 – 102,961 miles
  • 2010 – 97,831 miles
  • 2009 – 93,996 miles
  • 2008 – 89,392 miles
  • 2007 – 85,128 miles
  • 2006 – 80,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    960178534070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,113 miles (+112)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    831051994408
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,001 miles (+962)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    918261572850
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass128,039 miles (+991)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    796408969219
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass127,048 miles (+2,128)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    647168871695
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,920 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    680838616402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,807 miles (+1,093)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    700129583227
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working O/S,N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    269843076210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail123,714 miles (+5,045)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    825871002344
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass118,669 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    326548834324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass113,454 miles (+6,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    498472453437
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass107,281 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,281 miles
    Test number
    348379342395
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing from inside edge

  13. Fail107,254 miles (+4,293)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,254 miles
    Test number
    818368942357
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing from inside edge

  14. Pass102,961 miles (+5,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    615039241322
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass97,831 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    480135740431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,996 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    424243559475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,392 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,392 miles
    Test number
    450895258396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,128 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,128 miles
    Test number
    444079647306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    472715256430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 VJM

Does R331 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 VJM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 VJM?
The MOT on R331 VJM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 VJM done?
R331 VJM was recorded at 129,113 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has R331 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 VJM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R331 VJM 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 R331 VJM find?
R331 VJM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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