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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T143 MCSMOT history

T143 MCS is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
157,632 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 MCS was last recorded at 157,632 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,628 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,632 miles
  • 2021 – 157,628 miles
  • 2016 – 94,598 miles
  • 2014 – 77,819 miles
  • 2013 – 69,540 miles
  • 2012 – 65,552 miles
  • 2011 – 61,132 miles
  • 2010 – 57,960 miles
  • 2009 – 54,706 miles
  • 2008 – 50,946 miles
  • 2007 – 47,128 miles
  • 2006 – 41,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,632 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,632 miles
    Test number
    691238409154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,628 miles (+63,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,628 miles
    Test number
    351257249235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,598 miles (+16,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,598 miles
    Test number
    363591353736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass77,819 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,819 miles
    Test number
    257029434251
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  5. Fail77,376 miles (+7,836)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    186765924280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  6. Pass69,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    445187493179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,538 miles (+3,986)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    138107293170
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsf driving light inop

  8. Pass65,552 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    259147622211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,540 miles (+4,408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    115920922254
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass61,132 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    308034151018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Fail61,124 miles (+3,164)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    669663651068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass57,960 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    600367240004
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Fail57,952 miles (+3,246)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    384776440076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass54,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    972419449050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail54,699 miles (+3,753)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    382859049040
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass50,946 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    310536648080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,939 miles (+3,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    632105248009
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass47,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    160106847058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,128 miles (+5,453)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    203475347027
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass41,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    171438136093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T143 MCS

Does T143 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 MCS expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 MCS?
The MOT on T143 MCS expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 MCS done?
T143 MCS was recorded at 157,632 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 6,944 miles a year.
Has T143 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 MCS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T143 MCS 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 T143 MCS find?
T143 MCS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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