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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T291 MBOMOT history

T291 MBO is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,589 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 MBO
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 MBO was last recorded at 126,589 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,836 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
753 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,589 miles
  • 2025 – 125,836 miles
  • 2024 – 124,898 miles
  • 2023 – 122,728 miles
  • 2022 – 120,851 miles
  • 2021 – 118,293 miles
  • 2020 – 116,288 miles
  • 2019 – 114,124 miles
  • 2018 – 111,239 miles
  • 2017 – 106,207 miles
  • 2016 – 102,978 miles
  • 2015 – 99,447 miles
  • 2014 – 93,926 miles
  • 2013 – 89,222 miles
  • 2012 – 85,853 miles
  • 2011 – 82,130 miles
  • 2010 – 76,130 miles
  • 2009 – 68,598 miles
  • 2008 – 65,287 miles
  • 2007 – 60,328 miles
  • 2006 – 55,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,589 miles (+753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,589 miles
    Test number
    309414367005
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,836 miles (+938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    842965393030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,898 miles (+2,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    178457978484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass122,728 miles (+1,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    803575921981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,851 miles (+2,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,851 miles
    Test number
    727961506737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,293 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    600895800385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,288 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    568376347414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass114,124 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,124 miles
    Test number
    283285601991
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass111,239 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    606682005694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,207 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    512377860308
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass102,978 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    425126249434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,447 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    289931135412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,926 miles (+4,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    639752124168
    • 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)

  14. Pass89,222 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    557657913149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,853 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,853 miles
    Test number
    466173932175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,130 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    796865521168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,130 miles (+7,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    551953730181
    • 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. Pass68,598 miles (+3,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    912835439130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass65,287 miles (+4,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    564086838194
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,328 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    193897737125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,298 miles (+5,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    761236737196
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass55,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    210135936145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T291 MBO

Does T291 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T291 MBO is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T291 MBO?
The MOT on T291 MBO is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T291 MBO done?
T291 MBO was recorded at 126,589 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has T291 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 MBO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2007.
Has the mileage on T291 MBO 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 T291 MBO find?
T291 MBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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