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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T512 KAHMOT history

T512 KAH is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,018 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 KAH was last recorded at 89,018 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,450 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,568 miles
Average per year
3,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,018 miles
  • 2025 – 86,450 miles
  • 2024 – 82,773 miles
  • 2023 – 79,826 miles
  • 2022 – 76,341 miles
  • 2021 – 72,628 miles
  • 2019 – 67,333 miles
  • 2018 – 61,975 miles
  • 2017 – 58,625 miles
  • 2016 – 54,726 miles
  • 2015 – 50,435 miles
  • 2014 – 46,871 miles
  • 2013 – 42,837 miles
  • 2012 – 39,343 miles
  • 2011 – 37,070 miles
  • 2010 – 34,553 miles
  • 2009 – 32,525 miles
  • 2008 – 29,760 miles
  • 2007 – 27,362 miles
  • 2006 – 25,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Spare tyre defective flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,018 miles (+2,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    899731996467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,450 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    798961327295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  3. Fail86,424 miles (+3,651)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    105160968110
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  4. Pass82,773 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    322143410611
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective is flat

  5. Pass79,826 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    411152158194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,705 miles (+3,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    661113779463
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass76,341 miles (+3,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    320991555751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,628 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    908049744933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,333 miles (+5,358)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,333 miles
    Test number
    369112155797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass61,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    773799891446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail61,975 miles (+3,350)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    432512637069
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure under engine corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll-bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass58,625 miles (+3,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    263073042719
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass54,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    271268865203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,726 miles (+4,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    952382946387
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass50,435 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    566620195158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail50,432 miles (+3,561)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    537009585169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass46,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    676065004271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,871 miles (+4,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    627204104295
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass42,837 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    175852513256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,343 miles (+2,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    386764872166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded and fractured

  21. Pass37,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    946955271194
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail37,070 miles (+2,517)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    585681571176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass34,553 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    544382870199
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  24. Fail34,553 miles (+2,028)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    523337660111
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  25. Pass32,525 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,525 miles
    Test number
    362130879197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass29,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    703584668113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,760 miles (+2,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    372773868151
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass27,362 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    360706067177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    944669156132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T512 KAH

Does T512 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T512 KAH is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T512 KAH?
The MOT on T512 KAH is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T512 KAH done?
T512 KAH was recorded at 89,018 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,227 miles a year.
Has T512 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 KAH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T512 KAH 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 T512 KAH find?
T512 KAH passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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