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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T343 FANMOT history

T343 FAN is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,894 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 FAN was last recorded at 76,894 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,151 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
2,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,894 miles
  • 2025 – 75,151 miles
  • 2024 – 73,294 miles
  • 2023 – 70,420 miles
  • 2022 – 68,481 miles
  • 2021 – 65,563 miles
  • 2020 – 64,374 miles
  • 2019 – 62,586 miles
  • 2018 – 60,466 miles
  • 2017 – 58,632 miles
  • 2016 – 56,328 miles
  • 2015 – 54,290 miles
  • 2014 – 52,490 miles
  • 2013 – 50,875 miles
  • 2012 – 48,974 miles
  • 2011 – 46,427 miles
  • 2010 – 44,268 miles
  • 2009 – 42,299 miles
  • 2008 – 39,113 miles
  • 2007 – 35,902 miles
  • 2006 – 32,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,894 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,894 miles
    Test number
    724914775192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass75,151 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    554446113816
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass73,294 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    687439347391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    496616950790
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,420 miles (+1,939)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    790893623560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,481 miles (+1,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    983766424254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass67,166 miles (+1,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,166 miles
    Test number
    509695809353
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass65,563 miles (+1,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    152091056382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass64,374 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    916504643659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,586 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    626872026672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,466 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    507836556744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,632 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    538078867585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish

  13. Pass56,328 miles (+2,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,328 miles
    Test number
    259284304928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strong advice (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strong advice (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on both sills (around jacking points)

  14. Pass54,290 miles (+1,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,290 miles
    Test number
    127187205036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre badly cracked and perished.

  15. Pass52,490 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    697327804097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass50,875 miles (+1,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    866183503073
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

  17. Pass48,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    646935002038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail48,974 miles (+2,547)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    806355702088
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    897515601019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,427 miles (+2,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    275625601022
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass44,268 miles (+1,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    502285300085
    • NoteAdv clutch slave hose bulging and weeping

  22. Pass42,299 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    703236809022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,113 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    333209508083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,902 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    594319607066
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber starting to seep fluid

  25. Fail35,901 miles (+3,109)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    462268707004
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber starting to seep fluid

  26. Pass32,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    700393616072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 FAN

Does T343 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T343 FAN is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T343 FAN?
The MOT on T343 FAN is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T343 FAN done?
T343 FAN was recorded at 76,894 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,131 miles a year.
Has T343 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 FAN has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T343 FAN 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 T343 FAN find?
T343 FAN passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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