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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T246 LDFMOT history

T246 LDF is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
87,678 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 LDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 LDF was last recorded at 87,678 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 3,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,559 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,119 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,678 miles
  • 2024 – 84,559 miles
  • 2023 – 81,606 miles
  • 2022 – 74,185 miles
  • 2021 – 68,036 miles
  • 2020 – 66,272 miles
  • 2019 – 60,898 miles
  • 2018 – 55,860 miles
  • 2017 – 50,752 miles
  • 2016 – 46,490 miles
  • 2015 – 43,989 miles
  • 2014 – 30,605 miles
  • 2013 – 26,727 miles
  • 2012 – 24,766 miles
  • 2011 – 22,303 miles
  • 2010 – 18,264 miles
  • 2009 – 17,135 miles
  • 2008 – 16,362 miles
  • 2007 – 15,552 miles
  • 2006 – 14,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,678 miles (+3,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    578889469536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    799624215317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail84,559 miles (+2,953)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    232783994177
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,606 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    307016519668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    679115702141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,185 miles (+6,149)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    871526182963
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,036 miles
    Test number
    846694664555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,036 miles (+1,764)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,036 miles
    Test number
    445224566031
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR EXHAUST BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,272 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,272 miles
    Test number
    385502966202
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,898 miles (+5,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    460631683658
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass55,860 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    249372186369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,752 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    457424781284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail50,744 miles (+4,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    397746844082
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,490 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    410995208963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,989 miles (+13,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    899438575024
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass30,605 miles (+3,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    377456964003
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass26,727 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    869210173014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,766 miles (+2,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    766773872005
    • NoteBoth rear tyre have light cracking in treads.

  19. Pass22,303 miles (+4,039)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,303 miles
    Test number
    309137861053
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOff side and near side rear tyres light cracking in walls
    • NoteOff side front tyre light cracking in wall

  20. Pass18,264 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    714210570009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,135 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,135 miles
    Test number
    372304469033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,362 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    591976768011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass16,362 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    923976568045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,552 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,552 miles
    Test number
    312268367086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,017 miles
    Test number
    583343376093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T246 LDF

Does T246 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 LDF expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 LDF?
The MOT on T246 LDF expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 LDF done?
T246 LDF was recorded at 87,678 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has T246 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 LDF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T246 LDF 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 T246 LDF find?
T246 LDF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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