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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T259 ABMMOT history

T259 ABM is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,436 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 ABM was last recorded at 162,436 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 6,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,330 miles · 3 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
6,106 miles
Average per year
5,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,436 miles
  • 2019 – 156,330 miles
  • 2018 – 156,173 miles
  • 2017 – 148,465 miles
  • 2016 – 138,468 miles
  • 2015 – 130,492 miles
  • 2014 – 121,845 miles
  • 2013 – 115,052 miles
  • 2012 – 107,651 miles
  • 2011 – 99,204 miles
  • 2010 – 90,464 miles
  • 2009 – 83,535 miles
  • 2006 – 53,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,436 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,436 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,436 miles
    Test number
    5956259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,330 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,330 miles
    Test number
    147068738060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,173 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,173 miles
    Test number
    727203040319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,465 miles
    Test number
    660302941579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f Tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  5. Fail148,465 miles (+9,997)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,465 miles
    Test number
    963716794776
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f Tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  6. Pass138,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,468 miles
    Test number
    355839784187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail138,468 miles (+7,976)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,468 miles
    Test number
    218983389281
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (reaction bushes) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspect radiator leaking
    • AdvisorySuspect water pump leaking

  8. Pass130,492 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,492 miles
    Test number
    533854552736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,485 miles (+195)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    963029554832
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour hids fitted (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour hids fitted (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail130,290 miles (+8,445)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    799749755244
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubbing on mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering arm

  11. Pass121,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,845 miles
    Test number
    505130704397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail121,845 miles (+6,793)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,845 miles
    Test number
    459250804496
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail115,052 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    235865493225
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass115,052 miles (+7,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    595635293230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass107,651 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    988571112347
    • NoteH.I D head light fitted no washers

  16. Fail107,638 miles (+8,434)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    445177002358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteH.I D head light fitted no washers

  17. Pass99,204 miles (+8,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,204 miles
    Test number
    836007701367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,464 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    460397500459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    431570929442
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail83,534 miles (+30,148)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    484777619421
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass53,386 miles (+186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,386 miles
    Test number
    943870046058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  22. Fail53,200 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    421773336091
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T259 ABM

Does T259 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T259 ABM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T259 ABM?
The MOT on T259 ABM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T259 ABM done?
T259 ABM was recorded at 162,436 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,291 miles a year.
Has T259 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 ABM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on T259 ABM 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 T259 ABM find?
T259 ABM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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