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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T543 RNJMOT history

T543 RNJ is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
149,214 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 RNJ
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 RNJ was last recorded at 149,214 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 15,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,898 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
15,316 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,214 miles
  • 2023 – 133,898 miles
  • 2022 – 121,037 miles
  • 2021 – 120,279 miles
  • 2019 – 118,970 miles
  • 2018 – 117,470 miles
  • 2017 – 115,746 miles
  • 2016 – 113,969 miles
  • 2015 – 111,563 miles
  • 2014 – 108,672 miles
  • 2013 – 105,714 miles
  • 2012 – 101,955 miles
  • 2011 – 95,981 miles
  • 2010 – 90,926 miles
  • 2009 – 85,466 miles
  • 2008 – 80,641 miles
  • 2007 – 77,815 miles
  • 2006 – 66,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,214 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,214 miles (+15,316)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    569592418339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,898 miles (+12,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    494669150392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brace bar lower rusty

  3. Pass121,037 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    333940078807
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brace bar lower rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,279 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    372695680325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,247 miles (+1,277)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    806770150383
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    406465665541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,970 miles (+1,500)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    603333626420
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,470 miles (+1,724)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,470 miles
    Test number
    928641280114
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass115,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    439278761454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail115,746 miles (+1,777)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    515772248692
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass113,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,969 miles
    Test number
    151524561569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail113,969 miles (+2,406)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,969 miles
    Test number
    937267598714
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass111,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,563 miles
    Test number
    668394475156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Fail111,563 miles (+2,891)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,563 miles
    Test number
    496053975189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass108,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,672 miles
    Test number
    457411684138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail108,672 miles (+2,958)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,672 miles
    Test number
    269331884462
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass105,714 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    609566883197
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail105,714 miles (+3,759)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    527905283191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail101,955 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,955 miles
    Test number
    186208382161
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass101,955 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,955 miles
    Test number
    575368482125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,981 miles (+5,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    207120061414
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass90,926 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    324696680154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,925 miles (+5,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,925 miles
    Test number
    304990380152
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass85,466 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    721517869127
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,641 miles (+2,826)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    254043288172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBrake servo pipe slightly corroded

  26. Fail77,815 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    333543367122
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass77,815 miles (+11,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    594523767172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass66,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    490512746112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T543 RNJ

Does T543 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 RNJ expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 RNJ?
The MOT on T543 RNJ expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 RNJ done?
T543 RNJ was recorded at 149,214 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has T543 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 RNJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T543 RNJ 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 T543 RNJ find?
T543 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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