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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T126 XAXMOT history

T126 XAX is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
119,239 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 XAX was last recorded at 119,239 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,669 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
3,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,239 miles
  • 2023 – 117,669 miles
  • 2021 – 117,628 miles
  • 2019 – 115,135 miles
  • 2018 – 108,907 miles
  • 2017 – 105,895 miles
  • 2016 – 99,418 miles
  • 2015 – 97,907 miles
  • 2014 – 96,506 miles
  • 2013 – 93,543 miles
  • 2012 – 90,901 miles
  • 2011 – 86,825 miles
  • 2010 – 78,963 miles
  • 2009 – 71,158 miles
  • 2008 – 63,861 miles
  • 2007 – 56,067 miles
  • 2006 – 48,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,239 miles
  • AdvisorySlight Damage To nearside wing
  • AdvisorySide skirts fitted covering sills

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,239 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    329142236314
    • AdvisorySlight Damage To nearside wing
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted covering sills

  2. Pass117,669 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,669 miles
    Test number
    719313958943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,628 miles (+2,493)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,628 miles
    Test number
    314167517151
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size wheels front to rear

  4. Pass115,135 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    668024931681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail114,946 miles (+6,039)1 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    654690733076
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,907 miles (+3,012)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    243259342983
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass105,895 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,895 miles
    Test number
    235138301477
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

  8. Fail105,889 miles (+6,471)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    243796547135
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass99,418 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    198554358130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,907 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,907 miles
    Test number
    126589745045
    • NoteNearside wiper rubber split.
    • NoteOffside headlamp has a poor beam image.

  11. Fail97,903 miles (+1,397)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    116377145436
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside wiper rubber split.
    • NoteOffside headlamp has a poor beam image.

  12. Pass96,506 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    197983924033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,543 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    436829043009
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded & broken, but still supporting system.

  14. Pass90,901 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    836749232051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,825 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    787297741084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail86,792 miles (+7,829)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    688212041051
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades are split but still clear screen
    • NoteN/s washer jet is partially blocked
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp lens is broken

  17. Pass78,963 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,963 miles
    Test number
    880614150030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,894 miles (+7,736)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    864599640090
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass71,158 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    370951759088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,861 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    200581158046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,067 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    652404027046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,057 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    131144556006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T126 XAX

Does T126 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T126 XAX expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T126 XAX?
The MOT on T126 XAX expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T126 XAX done?
T126 XAX was recorded at 119,239 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 3,749 miles a year.
Has T126 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 XAX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T126 XAX 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 T126 XAX find?
T126 XAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: slight damage to nearside wing; side skirts fitted covering sills.

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