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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T48 TDUMOT history

T48 TDU is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,877 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 TDU was last recorded at 156,877 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,712 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,877 miles
  • 2024 – 156,712 miles
  • 2023 – 156,120 miles
  • 2022 – 155,414 miles
  • 2021 – 154,254 miles
  • 2020 – 153,541 miles
  • 2019 – 151,143 miles
  • 2018 – 149,530 miles
  • 2017 – 147,527 miles
  • 2016 – 145,103 miles
  • 2015 – 142,170 miles
  • 2014 – 138,968 miles
  • 2013 – 133,526 miles
  • 2012 – 125,184 miles
  • 2011 – 117,380 miles
  • 2010 – 107,284 miles
  • 2009 – 98,550 miles
  • 2008 – 89,974 miles
  • 2007 – 83,085 miles
  • 2006 – 77,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,877 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGenral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,877 miles (+165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,877 miles
    Test number
    439188272886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass156,712 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,712 miles
    Test number
    532262258056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,120 miles
    Test number
    128227782159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,120 miles (+706)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,120 miles
    Test number
    396008838355
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass155,414 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,414 miles
    Test number
    208995950643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,254 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,254 miles
    Test number
    829197877712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,541 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,541 miles
    Test number
    324729484160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,143 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,143 miles
    Test number
    881266753767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,530 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,530 miles
    Test number
    930419594219
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  10. Pass147,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,527 miles
    Test number
    500862035245
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryN/sf & o/sf flexi hoses slightly deteriated

  11. Fail147,527 miles (+2,424)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,527 miles
    Test number
    318526853764
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryN/sf & o/sf flexi hoses slightly deteriated

  12. Pass145,103 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    414755449463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,170 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    899770445023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    115878034061
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail138,968 miles (+5,442)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    198418534041
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass133,526 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    218877053036
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  17. Fail133,526 miles (+8,342)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    475847353040
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  18. Pass125,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    565471162047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,184 miles (+7,804)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    578241162066
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres cracking on the sidewall

  20. Pass117,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,380 miles
    Test number
    165742061015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,380 miles (+10,096)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,380 miles
    Test number
    999541961070
    • FailureNearside 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 suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s & o/s slight play in rack end ball joints

  22. Pass107,284 miles (+8,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    731023750060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass98,550 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,550 miles
    Test number
    522499649084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded on inner face

  24. Fail98,550 miles (+8,576)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,550 miles
    Test number
    803658249009
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded on inner face

  25. Pass89,974 miles (+6,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    102438328041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass83,085 miles (+5,826)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    190581557014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteStone chips front number plate

  27. Pass77,259 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    454003436058
    • NoteNearside front tyre @ 2mm inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre @ 1mm outer edge
    • NoteStone chips front number plate

Questions about T48 TDU

Does T48 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 TDU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 TDU?
The MOT on T48 TDU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 TDU done?
T48 TDU was recorded at 156,877 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has T48 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 TDU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T48 TDU 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 T48 TDU find?
T48 TDU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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