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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T316 UCFMOT history

T316 UCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
107,266 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 UCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T316 UCF was last recorded at 107,266 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,241 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,266 miles
  • 2024 – 107,241 miles
  • 2019 – 107,228 miles
  • 2018 – 107,210 miles
  • 2017 – 106,857 miles
  • 2016 – 106,467 miles
  • 2015 – 106,207 miles
  • 2014 – 105,392 miles
  • 2013 – 104,366 miles
  • 2012 – 100,437 miles
  • 2011 – 95,876 miles
  • 2010 – 93,661 miles
  • 2009 – 88,374 miles
  • 2008 – 86,098 miles
  • 2007 – 79,923 miles
  • 2005 – 70,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,266 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    706882482238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass107,241 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    647926119290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,228 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    386615435366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,210 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    540228184509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,857 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,857 miles
    Test number
    364247637914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,467 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    686092479029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,207 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    128248855014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,392 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    626899464051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail105,392 miles (+1,026)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    116246654481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass104,366 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    238238533096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    605337732062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail100,437 miles (+126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    589664532095
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail100,311 miles (+4,435)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,311 miles
    Test number
    827792332012
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  14. Pass95,876 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    175798211005
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail95,876 miles (+2,215)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    227038811017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass93,661 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    122360740490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,374 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    890532749009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail88,374 miles (+2,276)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    100603429034
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass86,098 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,098 miles
    Test number
    952481638057
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail86,084 miles (+6,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    522724328094
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass79,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    340066127010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,921 miles (+9,235)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    360046527076
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass70,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    421318845437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T316 UCF

Does T316 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T316 UCF expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T316 UCF?
The MOT on T316 UCF expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T316 UCF done?
T316 UCF was recorded at 107,266 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has T316 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 UCF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on T316 UCF 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 T316 UCF find?
T316 UCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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