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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T322 SPJMOT history

T322 SPJ is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
163,387 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T322 SPJ
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T322 SPJ was last recorded at 163,387 miles on 30 May 2026, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2020: 140,534 miles, lower than 160,493 miles on 4 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,613 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
5,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,387 miles
  • 2025 – 162,613 miles
  • 2024 – 162,377 miles
  • 2022 – 161,198 miles
  • 2021 – 160,841 miles
  • 2020 – 140,534 miles
  • 2019 – 160,493 miles
  • 2017 – 108,000 miles
  • 2015 – 107,933 miles
  • 2014 – 102,344 miles
  • 2013 – 96,570 miles
  • 2012 – 91,488 miles
  • 2011 – 87,938 miles
  • 2010 – 85,313 miles
  • 2009 – 84,644 miles
  • 2008 – 74,523 miles
  • 2007 – 66,846 miles
  • 2006 – 59,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,387 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff covered in oil marks (8.4.1 (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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,387 miles (+774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,387 miles
    Test number
    863299729005
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff covered in oil marks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,613 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    867599466163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,377 miles (+1,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,377 miles
    Test number
    393944558154
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,198 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,198 miles
    Test number
    109981874106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,841 miles (+20,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,841 miles
    Test number
    959359810283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,534 miles (-19,959)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    140,534 miles
    Test number
    623619543038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,493 miles (+52,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,493 miles
    Test number
    343651828626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    223367001596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,000 miles (+67)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    938417233082
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass107,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    904703329177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRetest mot test number 786256305291

  11. Fail107,933 miles (+5,589)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    786256305291
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass102,344 miles (+5,774)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    716215604297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBack box correded
    • NotePad waring light on

  13. Pass96,570 miles (+507)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    385329913267
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front for lamp inop
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  14. Fail96,063 miles (+4,575)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    589998493169
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog light inop
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

  15. Pass91,488 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    516218902208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front fog light inop
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorated and corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  16. Fail91,488 miles (+3,550)2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    658308802293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front fog light inop
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorated and corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Pass87,938 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    208944101216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,313 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,313 miles
    Test number
    743265500271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,644 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    391755419260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,523 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    673984808289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,846 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    321382517424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass66,846 miles (+6,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    562102917227
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass59,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    472130806274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T322 SPJ

Does T322 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T322 SPJ is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T322 SPJ?
The MOT on T322 SPJ is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T322 SPJ done?
T322 SPJ was recorded at 163,387 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
Has T322 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T322 SPJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T322 SPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T322 SPJ find?
T322 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in oil mist; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff covered in oil marks.

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