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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T424 BRNMOT history

T424 BRN is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
123,755 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T424 BRN
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
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T424 BRN was last recorded at 123,755 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,047 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
2,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,755 miles
  • 2022 – 123,047 miles
  • 2021 – 121,453 miles
  • 2019 – 120,610 miles
  • 2016 – 120,597 miles
  • 2015 – 118,975 miles
  • 2013 – 111,887 miles
  • 2012 – 101,606 miles
  • 2011 – 93,199 miles
  • 2010 – 87,641 miles
  • 2009 – 86,107 miles
  • 2008 – 84,166 miles
  • 2006 – 79,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,755 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak vehicle over heating!!! (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both offside jacking mounting slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,755 miles (+708)1 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,755 miles
    Test number
    634033476941
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak vehicle over heating!!! (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass123,047 miles (+1,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,047 miles
    Test number
    419049468151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking mounting slightly corroded

  3. Pass121,453 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    826369608657
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking mounting slightly corroded

  4. Fail121,453 miles (+843)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    837897370639
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking mounting slightly corroded

  5. Pass120,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    731570528817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,610 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    632326860583
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter /pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    648692568846
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear lambda sensor broken

  8. Fail120,597 miles (+1,622)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    697586732157
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear lambda sensor broken

  9. Pass118,975 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,975 miles
    Test number
    158605735194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracking

  10. Fail118,975 miles (+7,088)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,975 miles
    Test number
    458303035151
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracking

  11. Pass111,887 miles (+10,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,887 miles
    Test number
    765076473179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass101,606 miles (+8,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    465335902014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass93,199 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,199 miles
    Test number
    337062421002
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Pass87,641 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    491128410079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,107 miles (+1,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    113847119023
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass84,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,166 miles
    Test number
    192410538067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,166 miles (+4,565)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,166 miles
    Test number
    340490938037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass79,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    861125866029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T424 BRN

Does T424 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T424 BRN expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T424 BRN?
The MOT on T424 BRN expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T424 BRN done?
T424 BRN was recorded at 123,755 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
Has T424 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T424 BRN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T424 BRN 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 T424 BRN find?
T424 BRN failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak vehicle over heating!!!, and 17 more.

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