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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

R69 NKBMOT history

R69 NKB is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

R69 NKB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,120 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 NKB
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 NKB was last recorded at 104,120 miles on 13 May 2023, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,211 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,120 miles
  • 2022 – 103,211 miles
  • 2021 – 102,680 miles
  • 2020 – 102,151 miles
  • 2019 – 101,200 miles
  • 2018 – 100,145 miles
  • 2017 – 98,990 miles
  • 2016 – 96,871 miles
  • 2015 – 94,729 miles
  • 2014 – 92,114 miles
  • 2013 – 89,369 miles
  • 2012 – 85,860 miles
  • 2011 – 81,397 miles
  • 2010 – 77,765 miles
  • 2009 – 74,688 miles
  • 2008 – 72,226 miles
  • 2007 – 69,181 miles
  • 2006 – 65,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758646964661
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156294801622
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    300172858198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499323759904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,120 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    306046615630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,211 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    665129598399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,680 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,680 miles
    Test number
    688376135230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,151 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    838834235897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,200 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    535527829390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,145 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,145 miles
    Test number
    516296142271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    876368526726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,982 miles (+2,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    153750176502
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass96,871 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,871 miles
    Test number
    509509988353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,729 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    257207745171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,649 miles (+2,535)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    215291945460
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass92,114 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    999237944105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    395803943181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    929078033148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass85,860 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    109283632110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,397 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    586874231110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,765 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,765 miles
    Test number
    291802040439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,688 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    283749529140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,226 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    184181338144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,181 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    572919647130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    540832446178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R69 NKB

Does R69 NKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 NKB is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R69 NKB?
The MOT on R69 NKB is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 NKB done?
R69 NKB was recorded at 104,120 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has R69 NKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 NKB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R69 NKB 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 R69 NKB find?
R69 NKB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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