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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T161 SPLMOT history

T161 SPL is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
92,031 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 SPL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 SPL was last recorded at 92,031 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,022 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,031 miles
  • 2023 – 88,600 miles
  • 2022 – 87,730 miles
  • 2021 – 86,578 miles
  • 2020 – 85,325 miles
  • 2019 – 82,254 miles
  • 2018 – 79,806 miles
  • 2017 – 77,397 miles
  • 2016 – 75,222 miles
  • 2015 – 72,739 miles
  • 2014 – 70,523 miles
  • 2013 – 68,578 miles
  • 2012 – 66,163 miles
  • 2011 – 63,653 miles
  • 2010 – 60,725 miles
  • 2009 – 56,818 miles
  • 2008 – 53,270 miles
  • 2007 – 47,626 miles
  • 2006 – 41,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted (3.1 (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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    414629141132
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,031 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    731019418680
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail92,022 miles (+3,422)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    304126496960
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass88,600 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    376130361451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,730 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    911159597195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,578 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    172953631366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,325 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,325 miles
    Test number
    628351563689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,254 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    709896796524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,806 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    459434664894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,397 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    334716155317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,222 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    203322710769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,739 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    276638735003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,523 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    649172844076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,578 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    815382143045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    127292352085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,163 miles (+2,510)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    588451252015
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,653 miles (+2,928)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,653 miles
    Test number
    186612651060
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  18. Pass60,725 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    173479840049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,818 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    141775359084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,270 miles (+5,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    642586558009
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,626 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    974997147027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    871372356046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 SPL

Does T161 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 SPL expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 SPL?
The MOT on T161 SPL expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 SPL done?
T161 SPL was recorded at 92,031 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
Has T161 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 SPL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T161 SPL 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 T161 SPL find?
T161 SPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted.

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