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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T331 SWVMOT history

T331 SWV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
93,812 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 SWV
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
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 SWV was last recorded at 93,812 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 10,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,178 miles · 25 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,634 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,812 miles
  • 2021 – 83,178 miles
  • 2019 – 83,155 miles
  • 2018 – 82,436 miles
  • 2017 – 82,266 miles
  • 2016 – 73,328 miles
  • 2015 – 66,810 miles
  • 2014 – 55,457 miles
  • 2013 – 48,051 miles
  • 2012 – 37,238 miles
  • 2011 – 25,826 miles
  • 2010 – 25,039 miles
  • 2009 – 24,168 miles
  • 2008 – 22,517 miles
  • 2007 – 19,854 miles
  • 2006 – 17,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,812 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust rusted and exhaust blow
  • AdvisoryUnder seal on floor to sills all round the car can not be viwed and on sills both sides
  • AdvisoryUnder the bonnent has covers on it can not be viwed , battery area has covers on it can not be viwed all four under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed .
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed. front disc pitted front pads low .

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Both front tyre are perished inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,812 miles (+10,634)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    660530081320
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust rusted and exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryUnder seal on floor to sills all round the car can not be viwed and on sills both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder the bonnent has covers on it can not be viwed , battery area has covers on it can not be viwed all four under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed .
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed. front disc pitted front pads low .

  2. Pass83,178 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    279284108966
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

  3. Pass83,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    697089906345
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre are perished inner sidewall

  4. Fail83,177 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    192929097109
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre are perished inner sidewall

  5. Pass83,155 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    612793750664
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket corroded.

  6. Pass82,436 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    543847207686
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,417 miles (+151)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    224072074145
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,266 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    658087802176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail82,250 miles (+8,922)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    921129408183
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,328 miles (+6,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    901271958194
    • AdvisoryFront front chassis brace corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres slightly cracked and perished

  11. Pass66,810 miles (+11,353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    555109915219
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad sensor wiring broken

  12. Pass55,457 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    818014714288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,051 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    277731023217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,017 miles (+10,779)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    138799713237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,238 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,238 miles
    Test number
    357899312467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,826 miles (+787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    576580721227
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass25,039 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,039 miles
    Test number
    831195620139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    993327429110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,168 miles (+1,651)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    884766329113
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Fail22,517 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    152939418198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass22,517 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    211209418479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    271533517435
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail19,854 miles (+2,027)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    343673417165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass17,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    904755416184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    864115316197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T331 SWV

Does T331 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 SWV expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 SWV?
The MOT on T331 SWV expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 SWV done?
T331 SWV was recorded at 93,812 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has T331 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 SWV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T331 SWV 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 T331 SWV find?
T331 SWV passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 13 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides; front suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides, and 10 more.

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