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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T233 SPHMOT history

T233 SPH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,318 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 SPH was last recorded at 129,318 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2023: 128,808 miles, lower than 138,352 miles on 12 Sept 2022.

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
129,316 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,318 miles
  • 2024 – 129,127 miles
  • 2023 – 128,808 miles
  • 2022 – 138,352 miles
  • 2021 – 127,763 miles
  • 2020 – 127,171 miles
  • 2019 – 125,469 miles
  • 2018 – 123,952 miles
  • 2017 – 122,661 miles
  • 2016 – 121,271 miles
  • 2015 – 119,574 miles
  • 2014 – 118,049 miles
  • 2013 – 115,367 miles
  • 2012 – 111,541 miles
  • 2011 – 106,574 miles
  • 2010 – 104,371 miles
  • 2009 – 96,979 miles
  • 2008 – 88,492 miles
  • 2007 – 78,740 miles
  • 2006 – 67,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,318 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,318 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,318 miles
    Test number
    673432531732
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail129,316 miles (+189)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    292982539041
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,127 miles (+319)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    220565285115
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  4. Pass128,808 miles (-9,544)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,808 miles
    Test number
    490910456981
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  5. Pass138,352 miles (+10,589)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    491262280413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  6. Pass127,763 miles (+592)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,763 miles
    Test number
    883473960107
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  7. Pass127,171 miles (+1,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,171 miles
    Test number
    120744654456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces are scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  8. Pass125,469 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    566947409662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,952 miles (+1,291)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    516412301346
    • MinorOffside Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  10. Pass122,661 miles (+1,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    315551173335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass121,271 miles (+1,697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,271 miles
    Test number
    295447782060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,574 miles
    Test number
    159358971813
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Fail119,573 miles (+1,524)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    416778927005
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass118,049 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    228562484258
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail118,049 miles (+2,682)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    865921784242
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail115,367 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,367 miles
    Test number
    307704983412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass115,367 miles (+3,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,367 miles
    Test number
    815634983274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass111,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    395113612427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,541 miles (+4,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    835633812254
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass106,574 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,574 miles
    Test number
    876190221286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass104,371 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    270624120204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,979 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,979 miles
    Test number
    293286029278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,964 miles (+8,472)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    484195729216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass88,492 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    843833418202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,740 miles (+10,786)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    564861577199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    264112136152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T233 SPH

Does T233 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T233 SPH expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T233 SPH?
The MOT on T233 SPH expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T233 SPH done?
T233 SPH was recorded at 129,318 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has T233 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 SPH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T233 SPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T233 SPH find?
T233 SPH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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