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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T217 BKNMOT history

T217 BKN is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,750 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 BKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 BKN was last recorded at 54,750 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2010: 12,450 miles, lower than 21,251 miles on 2 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,310 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,750 miles
  • 2022 – 53,310 miles
  • 2021 – 51,317 miles
  • 2020 – 47,912 miles
  • 2019 – 44,653 miles
  • 2018 – 37,433 miles
  • 2017 – 32,495 miles
  • 2016 – 29,057 miles
  • 2015 – 24,173 miles
  • 2014 – 23,940 miles
  • 2013 – 23,641 miles
  • 2012 – 22,772 miles
  • 2011 – 22,460 miles
  • 2010 – 12,450 miles
  • 2009 – 21,251 miles
  • 2008 – 20,828 miles
  • 2007 – 20,333 miles
  • 2006 – 19,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,750 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,750 miles (+1,440)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    697127163312
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,310 miles (+1,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    776142281916
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,317 miles (+3,405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    122748694373
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass47,912 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    734415622196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,653 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    789867873023
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail44,597 miles (+7,164)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,597 miles
    Test number
    826469360705
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,433 miles (+4,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    448976180456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,495 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    551728186678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,057 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    948038171304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,173 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    296851921139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,940 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    725868874197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,641 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,641 miles
    Test number
    935215973132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,772 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    885887172138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,460 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    997895971165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,450 miles (-8,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    933616170127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,251 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,251 miles
    Test number
    220783089164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,828 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,828 miles
    Test number
    530810098192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,333 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,333 miles
    Test number
    732649397163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,813 miles
    Test number
    343992696184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T217 BKN

Does T217 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 BKN is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T217 BKN?
The MOT on T217 BKN is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T217 BKN done?
T217 BKN was recorded at 54,750 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has T217 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 BKN has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T217 BKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T217 BKN find?
T217 BKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 3 more.

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