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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T477 MGSMOT history

T477 MGS is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
57,038 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 MGS
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 MGS was last recorded at 57,038 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,500 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,038 miles
  • 2021 – 56,500 miles
  • 2020 – 56,199 miles
  • 2019 – 55,401 miles
  • 2018 – 53,672 miles
  • 2017 – 51,204 miles
  • 2016 – 48,661 miles
  • 2015 – 46,667 miles
  • 2014 – 44,989 miles
  • 2013 – 43,138 miles
  • 2012 – 40,896 miles
  • 2011 – 37,722 miles
  • 2010 – 34,812 miles
  • 2009 – 31,361 miles
  • 2008 – 28,937 miles
  • 2006 – 25,818 miles
  • 2005 – 22,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,038 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 reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside steering arm play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,038 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    742871291816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,500 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    221285963387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,199 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    950901039130
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm play

  4. Fail56,152 miles (+751)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    272687918891
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm play

  5. Pass55,401 miles (+1,729)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    234600273865
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing

  6. Pass53,672 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    791999462325
    • Advisory*** Both front lower suspension arm bushes weak***

  7. Pass51,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    311787405196
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes weak
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint has slight play

  8. Fail51,204 miles (+2,543)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    342468525724
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes weak
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint has slight play

  9. Pass48,661 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    692188179917
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint has slight play

  10. Pass46,667 miles (+1,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    928471725065
    • NoteOffside front steering arm inner joint play
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point missing

  11. Pass44,989 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    657437314035
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Fail44,984 miles (+1,846)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    309286214076
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass43,138 miles (+2,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    216939603025
    • 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)

  14. Pass40,896 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    966950222049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,722 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    225954311031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,812 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    741692120093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,361 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    114637109095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,937 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    870529108015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,818 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    373122746340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,665 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,665 miles
    Test number
    382031955356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,577 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,577 miles
    Test number
    280160545364
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T477 MGS

Does T477 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 MGS expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 MGS?
The MOT on T477 MGS expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 MGS done?
T477 MGS was recorded at 57,038 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has T477 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 MGS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T477 MGS 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 T477 MGS find?
T477 MGS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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