BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T169 SDVMOT history
T169 SDV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 179,113 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T169 SDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T169 SDV was last recorded at 179,113 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 179,106 miles · 9 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 179,113 miles
- 2022 – 174,056 miles
- 2021 – 169,467 miles
- 2020 – 164,995 miles
- 2019 – 158,008 miles
- 2018 – 149,505 miles
- 2017 – 142,799 miles
- 2016 – 134,729 miles
- 2015 – 126,032 miles
- 2014 – 117,831 miles
- 2013 – 109,713 miles
- 2012 – 100,570 miles
- 2011 – 91,885 miles
- 2010 – 82,433 miles
- 2009 – 72,310 miles
- 2008 – 65,294 miles
- 2007 – 57,922 miles
- 2006 – 54,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,113 miles
- AdvisoryEML inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Both headlights slightly mistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Outer Both arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm perished and has a cut in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm bald inner edge & perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
No EML
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205-60-15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (both)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,113 miles (+7)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 179,113 miles
- Test number
- 306117356259
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Both headlights slightly misted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Both arches corroded
Fail179,106 miles (+5,050)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,106 miles
- Test number
- 307041982981
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Both headlights slightly misted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Both arches corroded
Pass174,056 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 174,056 miles
- Test number
- 309348957877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm perished and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm bald inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNo EML
Fail174,030 miles (+4,563)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,030 miles
- Test number
- 316990884448
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm perished and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 3mm bald inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNo EML
Pass169,467 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 169,467 miles
- Test number
- 456036391670
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail169,466 miles (+4,471)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,466 miles
- Test number
- 647203061506
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass164,995 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 164,995 miles
- Test number
- 802773567432
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail164,990 miles (+6,982)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,990 miles
- Test number
- 413883075861
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,008 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 158,008 miles
- Test number
- 548210100294
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail158,008 miles (+8,503)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,008 miles
- Test number
- 845615087930
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass149,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 149,505 miles
- Test number
- 106464089042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,505 miles (+6,706)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,505 miles
- Test number
- 859093514475
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass142,799 miles (+8,070)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 142,799 miles
- Test number
- 532523220635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,729 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 134,729 miles
- Test number
- 834832438283
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Fail134,729 miles (+8,697)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,729 miles
- Test number
- 418709168606
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Pass126,032 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 739234465047
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail126,032 miles (+8,201)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 818434365073
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,831 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 117,831 miles
- Test number
- 885854364032
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail117,831 miles (+8,118)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,831 miles
- Test number
- 165394364432
- FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,713 miles (+9,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 109,713 miles
- Test number
- 438785263079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,570 miles (+8,685)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 100,570 miles
- Test number
- 309966762064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,885 miles (+9,452)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,885 miles
- Test number
- 905298261097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,433 miles (+10,123)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 82,433 miles
- Test number
- 361417060080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,310 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 612278069078
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Pass72,310 miles (+7,016)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 734338969026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,294 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,294 miles
- Test number
- 990290578018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,292 miles (+7,370)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,292 miles
- Test number
- 330876668098
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass57,922 miles (+3,444)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 932276267033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 54,478 miles
- Test number
- 140538266494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T169 SDV
- Does T169 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T169 SDV expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T169 SDV?
- The MOT on T169 SDV expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T169 SDV done?
- T169 SDV was recorded at 179,113 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 7,357 miles a year.
- Has T169 SDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T169 SDV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T169 SDV 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 T169 SDV find?
- T169 SDV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 10 advisories: eml inoperative; front both headlights slightly misted; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.
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