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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T117 KBEMOT history

T117 KBE is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
168,256 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 KBE was last recorded at 168,256 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 2,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,209 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,047 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,256 miles
  • 2020 – 166,209 miles
  • 2019 – 152,877 miles
  • 2018 – 136,619 miles
  • 2017 – 128,573 miles
  • 2016 – 121,654 miles
  • 2014 – 113,872 miles
  • 2013 – 93,444 miles
  • 2012 – 87,781 miles
  • 2011 – 85,231 miles
  • 2010 – 82,570 miles
  • 2009 – 79,609 miles
  • 2008 – 75,555 miles
  • 2007 – 70,017 miles
  • 2006 – 64,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    387795661697
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail168,256 miles (+2,047)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    894267746544
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass166,209 miles (+13,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,209 miles
    Test number
    890252886952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,877 miles (+737)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,877 miles
    Test number
    352302558676
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail152,140 miles (+15,521)1 dangerous14 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,140 miles
    Test number
    534917737000
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached inner and outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner and outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass136,619 miles (+8,046)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,619 miles
    Test number
    604732085009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leak of gases

  7. Pass128,573 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,573 miles
    Test number
    864011012823
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail128,561 miles (+6,907)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    685073082238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass121,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,654 miles
    Test number
    135719047872
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail121,654 miles (+3)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,654 miles
    Test number
    461111114462
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail121,651 miles (+7,779)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,651 miles
    Test number
    607703555990
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rollbar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass113,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    357955464352
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail113,872 miles (+115)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    535065064321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail113,757 miles (+20,313)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,757 miles
    Test number
    605740494269
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s rear disc & n/s front slighty corroded

  15. Pass93,444 miles (+497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,444 miles
    Test number
    839640083225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail92,947 miles (+5,166)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,947 miles
    Test number
    249973473266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,781 miles (+22)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    928950692213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail87,759 miles (+2,528)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    329415382287
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBreather pipe split.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass85,231 miles (+2,661)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    385363191476
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower rear suspension arm bush has slight plat/movement
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding

  20. Pass82,570 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    330409580242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass79,609 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    544294209339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,555 miles (+5,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    860101568252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass70,017 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    332523667443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,908 miles (+5,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    114407157244
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    900097936225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 KBE

Does T117 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 KBE expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 KBE?
The MOT on T117 KBE expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 KBE done?
T117 KBE was recorded at 168,256 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has T117 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 KBE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T117 KBE 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 T117 KBE find?
T117 KBE passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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