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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T203 FBWMOT history

T203 FBW is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
148,833 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 FBW was last recorded at 148,833 miles on 13 May 2026, 8,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,150 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,683 miles
Average per year
3,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,833 miles
  • 2025 – 140,150 miles
  • 2024 – 131,030 miles
  • 2023 – 121,553 miles
  • 2022 – 119,232 miles
  • 2021 – 118,098 miles
  • 2020 – 113,670 miles
  • 2019 – 105,901 miles
  • 2018 – 105,875 miles
  • 2017 – 105,642 miles
  • 2016 – 105,414 miles
  • 2015 – 105,056 miles
  • 2014 – 104,360 miles
  • 2013 – 103,209 miles
  • 2012 – 102,007 miles
  • 2011 – 100,523 miles
  • 2010 – 98,646 miles
  • 2009 – 95,730 miles
  • 2008 – 93,010 miles
  • 2007 – 90,009 miles
  • 2006 – 87,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,833 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,833 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,833 miles
    Test number
    380070867344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,150 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,150 miles
    Test number
    445134436688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,030 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,030 miles
    Test number
    186807541882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,553 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,553 miles
    Test number
    466723174763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    556964553040
    • AdvisorySub-frame ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,232 miles (+1,134)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    361921729765
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced replaced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,098 miles (+4,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,098 miles
    Test number
    474112519271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass113,670 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    245239394407
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail113,607 miles (+7,706)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,607 miles
    Test number
    443442222988
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,901 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    847191320412
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail105,899 miles (+24)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    738654899430
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass105,875 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    451675973087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,642 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,642 miles
    Test number
    201609588599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,414 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    833038723201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    397907375031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,056 miles (+696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    817257275031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass104,360 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,360 miles
    Test number
    837240774073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,209 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,209 miles
    Test number
    816408973024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,007 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    309502672057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    807137361093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,523 miles (+1,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    416577561075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass98,646 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    703077460051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,730 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    604206179029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,010 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,010 miles
    Test number
    792863698002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,009 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    972279377012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    572143876074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,501 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    751283176039
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T203 FBW

Does T203 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 FBW is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T203 FBW?
The MOT on T203 FBW is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 FBW done?
T203 FBW was recorded at 148,833 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,042 miles a year.
Has T203 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 FBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T203 FBW 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 T203 FBW find?
T203 FBW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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