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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T455 RNUMOT history

T455 RNU is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
92,442 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 RNU was last recorded at 92,442 miles on 4 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,442 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,442 miles
  • 2021 – 88,711 miles
  • 2020 – 84,474 miles
  • 2019 – 81,083 miles
  • 2018 – 77,850 miles
  • 2017 – 74,349 miles
  • 2016 – 70,446 miles
  • 2015 – 66,604 miles
  • 2014 – 62,280 miles
  • 2013 – 58,111 miles
  • 2012 – 53,920 miles
  • 2011 – 50,878 miles
  • 2010 – 47,899 miles
  • 2009 – 44,400 miles
  • 2008 – 40,853 miles
  • 2007 – 36,796 miles
  • 2006 – 32,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,442 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    412550978481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,442 miles (+3,731)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    279396850812
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,711 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    419072536748
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  4. Fail88,701 miles (+4,227)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    850059095153
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass84,474 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    750577981151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryFront wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside sill starting to corrode at jacking point but not considered seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOil leak across bottom of engine

  6. Fail84,474 miles (+3,391)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    275882655286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit of 1.6mm + worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryFront wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside sill starting to corrode at jacking point but not considered seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOil leak across bottom of engine

  7. Pass81,083 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    805280830684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,083 miles (+3,233)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    648426756886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,850 miles (+3,501)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    654303685576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass74,349 miles (+73)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    574654187618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail74,276 miles (+3,830)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    187971098316
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass70,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,446 miles
    Test number
    720116654572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe appears to be one piece from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe appears to be one piece from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryTrace of oil around engine

  13. Fail70,446 miles (+3,842)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,446 miles
    Test number
    375990765317
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from exhaust back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe appears to be one piece from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe appears to be one piece from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryTrace of oil around engine

  14. Pass66,604 miles (+4,324)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    855096805165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust front clamp corroded

  15. Pass62,280 miles (+4,169)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    166995804187
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

  16. Pass58,111 miles (+4,191)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,111 miles
    Test number
    658191103194
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to unbond
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arms outer ball joints

  17. Pass53,920 miles (+42)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    677423022102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail53,878 miles (+3,000)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    745261922194
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass50,878 miles (+2,979)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    689474021173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass47,899 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    584675020146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail47,899 miles (+3,499)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    872825020138
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass44,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    294641029490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,400 miles (+3,547)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    552591629167
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSevere oil leak on engine

  24. Pass40,853 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    854633328156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    194444327116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,796 miles (+4,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    223562827447
    • FailureFront coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass32,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    993335826116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,505 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    260733826153
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T455 RNU

Does T455 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 RNU expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 RNU?
The MOT on T455 RNU expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 RNU done?
T455 RNU was recorded at 92,442 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has T455 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 RNU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T455 RNU 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 T455 RNU find?
T455 RNU passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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