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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T397 SBJMOT history

T397 SBJ is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,917 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 SBJ was last recorded at 136,917 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,129 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
4,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,917 miles
  • 2025 – 136,129 miles
  • 2024 – 135,185 miles
  • 2023 – 132,349 miles
  • 2022 – 127,697 miles
  • 2021 – 124,831 miles
  • 2020 – 122,972 miles
  • 2019 – 120,497 miles
  • 2018 – 114,446 miles
  • 2017 – 107,281 miles
  • 2015 – 99,799 miles
  • 2014 – 93,416 miles
  • 2013 – 87,919 miles
  • 2012 – 83,089 miles
  • 2011 – 77,551 miles
  • 2010 – 72,585 miles
  • 2009 – 67,645 miles
  • 2008 – 63,455 miles
  • 2007 – 56,891 miles
  • 2006 – 49,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,917 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,917 miles
    Test number
    546721879672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,129 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,129 miles
    Test number
    317043840367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,185 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,185 miles
    Test number
    681893157323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,349 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,349 miles
    Test number
    774194339597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    507909217837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,697 miles (+2,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    140814386874
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,831 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    661574767371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,972 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,972 miles
    Test number
    860131132883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,497 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    140427091976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,446 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,446 miles
    Test number
    489334208182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,281 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,281 miles
    Test number
    996501316378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,799 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,799 miles
    Test number
    366096098492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    606561624321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,416 miles (+5,497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    389361724320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,919 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    986422393262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,089 miles (+5,538)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    709394692289
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

  17. Pass77,551 miles (+4,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    707283291216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,585 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    251733890211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass67,645 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    903924999273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,455 miles (+6,564)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    991393448314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass56,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    411711147438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail56,891 miles (+7,230)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    851671447391
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass49,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,661 miles
    Test number
    101080246305
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T397 SBJ

Does T397 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 SBJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 SBJ?
The MOT on T397 SBJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 SBJ done?
T397 SBJ was recorded at 136,917 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,554 miles a year.
Has T397 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 SBJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T397 SBJ 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 T397 SBJ find?
T397 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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