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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T243 ARXMOT history

T243 ARX is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,761 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 ARX was last recorded at 96,761 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,614 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,761 miles
  • 2024 – 96,614 miles
  • 2023 – 96,599 miles
  • 2022 – 96,559 miles
  • 2021 – 96,098 miles
  • 2020 – 96,008 miles
  • 2019 – 95,954 miles
  • 2018 – 95,210 miles
  • 2017 – 93,999 miles
  • 2016 – 93,098 miles
  • 2015 – 90,865 miles
  • 2014 – 89,032 miles
  • 2013 – 84,064 miles
  • 2011 – 79,503 miles
  • 2010 – 73,833 miles
  • 2009 – 66,978 miles
  • 2008 – 61,534 miles
  • 2007 – 52,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,761 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.

  • Steering rack bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,761 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    348612749785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,614 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    948823301554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,599 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    547828838674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,559 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    647466688027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,557 miles (+459)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,557 miles
    Test number
    855773362936
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass96,098 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    661494430166
    • AdvisorySteering rack bush worn

  7. Fail96,096 miles (+88)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    567421849718
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking front to rear pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis brace bar corroded & weak
    • AdvisorySteering rack bush worn

  8. Pass96,008 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    653710662914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,954 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    514127028932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,210 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    803003304522
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,999 miles (+901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    896757504728
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding.

  12. Pass93,098 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,098 miles
    Test number
    134930072944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    154661188880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail90,865 miles (+1,833)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    647852420617
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass89,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    957847994282
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail89,032 miles (+4,968)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    807107194225
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass84,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    615321513038
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail84,064 miles (+4,561)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    545651813060
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    778077121301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,503 miles (+5,670)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    258457721391
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass73,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    941268100388
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail73,833 miles (+6,855)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    964578400382
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass66,978 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    410414419475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSome brake pipes may need changing by the next mot

  24. Fail66,965 miles (+5,431)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    191390009358
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSome brake pipes may need changing by the next mot

  25. Pass61,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    880799668278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,534 miles (+8,675)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    514089768291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass52,859 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    701930467270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack arm

Questions about T243 ARX

Does T243 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 ARX is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 ARX?
The MOT on T243 ARX is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 ARX done?
T243 ARX was recorded at 96,761 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has T243 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 ARX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T243 ARX 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 T243 ARX find?
T243 ARX passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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