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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T308 BGMMOT history

T308 BGM is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,491 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 BGM was last recorded at 129,491 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,483 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,491 miles
  • 2025 – 126,636 miles
  • 2024 – 123,636 miles
  • 2023 – 117,529 miles
  • 2022 – 117,529 miles
  • 2021 – 110,700 miles
  • 2020 – 101,168 miles
  • 2019 – 87,177 miles
  • 2018 – 79,661 miles
  • 2017 – 74,777 miles
  • 2016 – 73,619 miles
  • 2015 – 71,481 miles
  • 2014 – 68,325 miles
  • 2013 – 65,338 miles
  • 2012 – 63,004 miles
  • 2011 – 58,862 miles
  • 2010 – 54,531 miles
  • 2009 – 49,255 miles
  • 2008 – 45,680 miles
  • 2007 – 43,386 miles
  • 2006 – 40,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,491 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    496649329538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,483 miles (+2,847)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,483 miles
    Test number
    437282153100
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arb mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal defective

  3. Pass126,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    316948338681
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail126,636 miles (+3,000)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    215708313518
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass123,636 miles (+6,107)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,636 miles
    Test number
    656621039994
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,529 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    139476791768
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,529 miles (+19)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    791424672224
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail117,510 miles (+6,810)11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    417220764249
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,700 miles (+9,532)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,700 miles
    Test number
    480059677327
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass101,168 miles (+529)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,168 miles
    Test number
    543094273016
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail100,639 miles (+13,462)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    954312544346
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake reading low

  12. Pass87,177 miles (+7,516)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    558813477411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass79,661 miles (+4,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    207940825188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass74,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    181023357707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,777 miles (+1,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    266245523942
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass73,619 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    856254781448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    737491465196
    • 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)

  18. Fail71,481 miles (+3,156)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    908684855146
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  19. Pass68,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    507901364151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,325 miles (+2,987)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    998550564144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass65,338 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,338 miles
    Test number
    287089663467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    816663572174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,004 miles (+4,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    228292272176
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass58,862 miles (+4,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    109771771134
    • NoteCorrosion forming in exhaust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge(225/55/16)

  25. Pass54,531 miles (+5,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    223614470108
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDoor sill covers fitted.

  26. Pass49,255 miles (+3,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    844935879160
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass45,680 miles (+2,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    742770278187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass43,386 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    323901577188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass40,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    682739976160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 BGM

Does T308 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 BGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 BGM?
The MOT on T308 BGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 BGM done?
T308 BGM was recorded at 129,491 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has T308 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 BGM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T308 BGM 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 T308 BGM find?
T308 BGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both); offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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