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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T250 SPHMOT history

T250 SPH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,444 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T250 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
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T250 SPH was last recorded at 87,444 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 13,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,726 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,718 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,444 miles
  • 2025 – 73,726 miles
  • 2024 – 60,887 miles
  • 2022 – 55,887 miles
  • 2021 – 52,743 miles
  • 2020 – 44,589 miles
  • 2019 – 40,400 miles
  • 2018 – 37,778 miles
  • 2017 – 31,350 miles
  • 2016 – 30,230 miles
  • 2015 – 28,067 miles
  • 2014 – 25,640 miles
  • 2013 – 23,509 miles
  • 2012 – 22,037 miles
  • 2011 – 20,078 miles
  • 2010 – 17,882 miles
  • 2009 – 15,643 miles
  • 2007 – 12,253 miles
  • 2006 – 9,703 miles
  • 2005 – 7,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Drivers front wing has been modified, but a way that it is secure and the wing repeater still works. Hybird material and metal. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,444 miles (+13,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    782688808201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Drivers front wing has been modified, but a way that it is secure and the wing repeater still works. Hybird material and metal. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,726 miles (+12,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    493240309862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass60,887 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    105284843164
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail60,857 miles (+4,970)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    117068766343
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear sensor cut off (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass55,887 miles (+3,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    321208668989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass52,743 miles (+8,154)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    297320398966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,589 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    238080069475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    165536221225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail40,400 miles (+2,622)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    262503639750
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,778 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    230616313241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,350 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    370183460514
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished

  12. Pass30,230 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    283199581011
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges!

  13. Pass28,067 miles (+2,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,067 miles
    Test number
    516075015053
    • NoteRerar tyres perished play in o/s front tie rod

  14. Pass25,640 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    379513024044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    587220713072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,501 miles (+1,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    127860413435
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass22,037 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,037 miles
    Test number
    736908412079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,078 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,078 miles
    Test number
    998605701063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,882 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,882 miles
    Test number
    420074700053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,643 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,643 miles
    Test number
    702304619071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,253 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    201660137260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,703 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,703 miles
    Test number
    482144736292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,130 miles
    Test number
    381358815499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T250 SPH

Does T250 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T250 SPH is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T250 SPH?
The MOT on T250 SPH is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T250 SPH done?
T250 SPH was recorded at 87,444 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has T250 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T250 SPH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T250 SPH 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 T250 SPH find?
T250 SPH passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front body panel slightly loose drivers front wing has been modified, but a way that it is secure and the wing repeater still works. hybird material and metal., and 1 more.

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