BMW 316
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T181 FJOMOT history
T181 FJO is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 69,355 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T181 FJO
- 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
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T181 FJO was last recorded at 69,355 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 4,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 64,468 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,887 miles
- Average per year
- 2,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,355 miles
- 2024 – 64,468 miles
- 2023 – 64,042 miles
- 2022 – 61,885 miles
- 2021 – 60,349 miles
- 2020 – 59,366 miles
- 2019 – 56,961 miles
- 2018 – 53,869 miles
- 2017 – 51,090 miles
- 2016 – 47,224 miles
- 2015 – 42,975 miles
- 2014 – 38,892 miles
- 2013 – 35,644 miles
- 2012 – 31,830 miles
- 2011 – 27,857 miles
- 2010 – 25,462 miles
- 2009 – 25,094 miles
- 2008 – 24,925 miles
- 2007 – 23,594 miles
- 2006 – 21,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,355 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.
Front exhaust support deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Slight damage to windscreen
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,355 miles (+4,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 69,355 miles
- Test number
- 151003617099
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,468 miles (+426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 64,468 miles
- Test number
- 144864397000
- AdvisoryCrack in the offside front windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
Pass64,042 miles (+2,157)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,042 miles
- Test number
- 214856645360
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brakes approximately 75% worn
Pass61,885 miles (+1,536)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 61,885 miles
- Test number
- 861683235530
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pads 70-80% worn approx
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm
Pass60,349 miles (+983)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 60,349 miles
- Test number
- 979255087183
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pads approx 70-80% worn
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth
Pass59,366 miles (+2,405)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 59,366 miles
- Test number
- 385275045302
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pads 70% worn
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm on outer edge
- AdvisorySome damage to windscreen
Pass56,961 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,961 miles
- Test number
- 413970244222
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pads 70% worn approx
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Fail56,954 miles (+3,085)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,954 miles
- Test number
- 576908319259
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pads 70% worn approx
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Pass53,869 miles (+2,779)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,869 miles
- Test number
- 199402187432
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pads 70% worn
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Pass51,090 miles (+3,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,090 miles
- Test number
- 350115896651
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support weak with corrosion
Pass47,224 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,224 miles
- Test number
- 963670021985
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,975 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,975 miles
- Test number
- 767687875083
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront exhaust support weak
Fail42,975 miles (+4,083)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,975 miles
- Test number
- 448687275072
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront exhaust support weak
Pass38,892 miles (+3,248)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,892 miles
- Test number
- 705163884048
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn(play/wear is near max permitted)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread perished/split
- NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm tread depth
Pass35,644 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,644 miles
- Test number
- 446837773027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,830 miles (+3,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,830 miles
- Test number
- 355395572015
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass27,857 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,857 miles
- Test number
- 858476941071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,462 miles (+368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 25,462 miles
- Test number
- 352840560009
- 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)
Pass25,094 miles (+169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 25,094 miles
- Test number
- 272208549047
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,925 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,925 miles
- Test number
- 193681658012
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear number plate backing poor condition
Fail24,925 miles (+1,331)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,925 miles
- Test number
- 952851658078
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear number plate backing poor condition
Pass23,594 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 23,594 miles
- Test number
- 481512957066
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,244 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 21,244 miles
- Test number
- 723303656021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail21,244 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,244 miles
- Test number
- 911503956009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T181 FJO
- Does T181 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T181 FJO expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T181 FJO?
- The MOT on T181 FJO expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T181 FJO done?
- T181 FJO was recorded at 69,355 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 2,529 miles a year.
- Has T181 FJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T181 FJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on T181 FJO 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 T181 FJO find?
- T181 FJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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