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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T261 KCFMOT history

T261 KCF is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
81,586 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 KCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 KCF was last recorded at 81,586 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,583 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,586 miles
  • 2022 – 81,149 miles
  • 2021 – 80,685 miles
  • 2020 – 79,383 miles
  • 2019 – 78,203 miles
  • 2018 – 76,079 miles
  • 2017 – 74,168 miles
  • 2016 – 71,526 miles
  • 2015 – 68,859 miles
  • 2014 – 66,471 miles
  • 2013 – 63,881 miles
  • 2012 – 61,238 miles
  • 2011 – 58,649 miles
  • 2010 – 55,935 miles
  • 2009 – 53,186 miles
  • 2008 – 49,743 miles
  • 2007 – 46,788 miles
  • 2006 – 43,360 miles
  • 2005 – 38,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,586 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,586 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    271226147905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,583 miles (+434)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    882645014015
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/jack point/suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass81,149 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    280808737933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,148 miles (+463)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    520490345891
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,685 miles (+1,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    792228054986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,383 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    186018069452
    • AdvisoryRear floor nearside and offside slightly corroded

  7. Pass78,203 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    588140915726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,200 miles (+2,121)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    377562178981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,079 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,079 miles
    Test number
    861466768514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,078 miles (+1,910)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    157976618420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,168 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    313178032529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass71,526 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    285250424428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,462 miles (+2,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    975376236929
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,859 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    112925462561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,471 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    495081524408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,416 miles (+2,535)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    629637014387
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (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)

  17. Pass63,881 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    206859413363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,238 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    306499612370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,649 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    305281621321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass55,935 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    244409410325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,186 miles (+3,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    624100729333
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,743 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    290592568242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,788 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    981087867275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,360 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    361591456280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    914461825282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 KCF

Does T261 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 KCF expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 KCF?
The MOT on T261 KCF expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 KCF done?
T261 KCF was recorded at 81,586 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has T261 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 KCF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T261 KCF 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 T261 KCF find?
T261 KCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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