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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T415 ARBMOT history

T415 ARB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 63,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,583 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T415 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T415 ARB was last recorded at 63,583 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,448 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,135 miles
Average per year
1,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,583 miles
  • 2024 – 62,448 miles
  • 2023 – 60,644 miles
  • 2022 – 59,107 miles
  • 2021 – 57,804 miles
  • 2020 – 56,838 miles
  • 2019 – 55,558 miles
  • 2018 – 54,598 miles
  • 2017 – 53,486 miles
  • 2016 – 52,412 miles
  • 2015 – 51,101 miles
  • 2014 – 49,636 miles
  • 2013 – 48,215 miles
  • 2012 – 46,676 miles
  • 2011 – 45,312 miles
  • 2010 – 44,083 miles
  • 2009 – 42,472 miles
  • 2008 – 40,111 miles
  • 2007 – 37,895 miles
  • 2006 – 35,797 miles
  • 2005 – 33,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,583 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.

  • Brake pipes greased

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,583 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    236815911509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,448 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    337117862583
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail62,445 miles (+1,801)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    147861562770
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,644 miles (+1,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    190502030402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass59,107 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    442771251531
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking

  6. Pass57,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    776320886430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light has water in side but still has correct image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail57,797 miles (+959)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    415673499301
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light has water in side but still has correct image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,838 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    961490489455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes cracking

  9. Fail56,832 miles (+1,274)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    741339871935
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes cracking

  10. Pass55,558 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    765286857545
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose

  11. Pass54,598 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    443599397126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass53,486 miles (+1,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    680581312064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underbody corrosion

  13. Pass52,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    413466329886
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  14. Fail52,412 miles (+1,311)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    945084603379
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  15. Pass51,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    991799896326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,101 miles (+1,465)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    713258327068
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Fail49,636 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    277797804377
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass49,636 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    857377104370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,215 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    668109803375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,215 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    928309003301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,676 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    128796402346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail46,676 miles (+1,364)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    306076302379
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass45,312 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    555755601340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,083 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    264763810319
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass44,083 miles (+1,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    301363310341
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass42,472 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    470587209354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,111 miles
    Test number
    480122008458
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail40,111 miles (+2,216)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,111 miles
    Test number
    484212008414
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass37,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    112416807329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,895 miles (+2,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    960666507300
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass35,797 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    592366906341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass33,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    724198305366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail33,601 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    880188205367
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T415 ARB

Does T415 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T415 ARB is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T415 ARB?
The MOT on T415 ARB is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T415 ARB done?
T415 ARB was recorded at 63,583 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,503 miles a year.
Has T415 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T415 ARB has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T415 ARB 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 T415 ARB find?
T415 ARB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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