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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T30 MBAMOT history

T30 MBA is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,227 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 MBA was last recorded at 133,227 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,176 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
6,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,227 miles
  • 2025 – 130,711 miles
  • 2024 – 124,723 miles
  • 2023 – 120,087 miles
  • 2022 – 114,816 miles
  • 2021 – 110,262 miles
  • 2020 – 104,360 miles
  • 2019 – 98,027 miles
  • 2017 – 90,173 miles
  • 2016 – 80,423 miles
  • 2015 – 76,111 miles
  • 2014 – 69,701 miles
  • 2013 – 62,110 miles
  • 2012 – 54,935 miles
  • 2011 – 46,297 miles
  • 2010 – 35,308 miles
  • 2008 – 23,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,227 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,227 miles
    Test number
    465048964398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,176 miles (+2,465)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,176 miles
    Test number
    478468471610
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective service light reset (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play KNUCKLE ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  3. Pass130,711 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,711 miles
    Test number
    130936175292
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,711 miles (+5,988)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,711 miles
    Test number
    513708520016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    178237800925
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  6. Fail124,723 miles (+4,636)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    787435630418
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing temp fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  7. Pass120,087 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    175882573493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    343119782457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,816 miles (+4,554)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    480955083718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,262 miles (+5,902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,262 miles
    Test number
    570727946786
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,360 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,360 miles
    Test number
    140221971009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,027 miles (+7,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    116037427942
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,173 miles (+9,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,173 miles
    Test number
    412659111583
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass80,423 miles (+4,312)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,423 miles
    Test number
    558603484582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  15. Pass76,111 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    655659725257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail76,111 miles (+6,410)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    217309225245
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass69,701 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    728363924231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,110 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    628166223220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,935 miles (+8,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    679298922277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,297 miles (+48)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    699138221249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf disk corroded

  21. Fail46,249 miles (+10,941)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    179347721223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf disk corroded

  22. Pass35,308 miles (+11,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    871425430224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    214651798090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 MBA

Does T30 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 MBA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 MBA?
The MOT on T30 MBA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 MBA done?
T30 MBA was recorded at 133,227 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
Has T30 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 MBA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T30 MBA 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 T30 MBA find?
T30 MBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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