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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T216 STAMOT history

T216 STA is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,599 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T216 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T216 STA was last recorded at 57,599 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,598 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,599 miles
  • 2024 – 48,031 miles
  • 2023 – 39,961 miles
  • 2022 – 33,995 miles
  • 2021 – 33,400 miles
  • 2020 – 32,457 miles
  • 2019 – 31,470 miles
  • 2018 – 30,528 miles
  • 2017 – 29,810 miles
  • 2016 – 29,144 miles
  • 2015 – 28,252 miles
  • 2014 – 27,150 miles
  • 2013 – 25,940 miles
  • 2012 – 24,869 miles
  • 2011 – 23,504 miles
  • 2010 – 22,406 miles
  • 2009 – 21,493 miles
  • 2008 – 20,396 miles
  • 2007 – 18,543 miles
  • 2006 – 15,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,599 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    711529864636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail57,598 miles (+9,567)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    565643973695
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,031 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    273749542768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail48,024 miles (+8,063)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,024 miles
    Test number
    314591643785
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,961 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    695101471611
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail39,961 miles (+5,966)1 dangerous4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    939152764880
    • DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass33,995 miles (+11)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    269186144966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail33,984 miles (+584)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,984 miles
    Test number
    513690292010
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,400 miles (+943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    996588279496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass32,457 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    585983038254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass31,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    221857902684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  12. Fail31,470 miles (+942)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    429306696151
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  13. Pass30,528 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,528 miles
    Test number
    846850406045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,810 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    505721590484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,144 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    141371403451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,252 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    288080015176
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass28,252 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    315100115153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,150 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    549116004158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,940 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    156838493067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,869 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    958138502120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,504 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    707205291049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,406 miles (+913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    833487290040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass21,493 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,493 miles
    Test number
    563497699035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,396 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    944838188001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,543 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    173208487484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,857 miles
    Test number
    112766386459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T216 STA

Does T216 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T216 STA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T216 STA?
The MOT on T216 STA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T216 STA done?
T216 STA was recorded at 57,599 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has T216 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T216 STA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T216 STA 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 T216 STA find?
T216 STA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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