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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T487 DLPMOT history

T487 DLP is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
57,692 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 DLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 DLP was last recorded at 57,692 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,149 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,692 miles
  • 2024 – 57,149 miles
  • 2023 – 56,447 miles
  • 2022 – 55,906 miles
  • 2021 – 55,284 miles
  • 2020 – 54,830 miles
  • 2019 – 54,397 miles
  • 2018 – 53,577 miles
  • 2017 – 52,409 miles
  • 2016 – 51,031 miles
  • 2015 – 49,736 miles
  • 2014 – 48,055 miles
  • 2013 – 46,014 miles
  • 2012 – 45,571 miles
  • 2011 – 44,307 miles
  • 2010 – 42,988 miles
  • 2009 – 41,121 miles
  • 2008 – 38,309 miles
  • 2007 – 35,453 miles
  • 2006 – 33,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,692 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,692 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    278534722549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,149 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    647902512013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,447 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    631887144404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,906 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,906 miles
    Test number
    235486054601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,284 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    202879122933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    210191058083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,830 miles (+433)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    770484015532
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass54,397 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    268361049335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,577 miles (+1,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    556559746064
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass52,409 miles (+1,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    128263832230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass51,031 miles (+1,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    221496036810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass49,736 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,736 miles
    Test number
    629921045613
    • AdvisoryMinor cracks on offside front tyre
  13. Pass48,055 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    955467044277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass46,014 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    895407343261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    527039062255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,571 miles (+1,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    926837652255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass44,307 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    859405751244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,988 miles (+1,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    111158430215
    • NoteAll 4 discs slight worn
  19. Pass41,121 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    133439159271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,309 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    443318168299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,453 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    410431267257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    343062256438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T487 DLP

Does T487 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 DLP expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 DLP?
The MOT on T487 DLP expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 DLP done?
T487 DLP was recorded at 57,692 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has T487 DLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 DLP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T487 DLP 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 T487 DLP find?
T487 DLP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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