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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T557 BBNMOT history

T557 BBN is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
83,608 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 BBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 BBN was last recorded at 83,608 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 2,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,555 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,053 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,608 miles
  • 2023 – 81,555 miles
  • 2022 – 79,580 miles
  • 2020 – 77,795 miles
  • 2019 – 75,611 miles
  • 2018 – 72,929 miles
  • 2016 – 69,202 miles
  • 2015 – 66,865 miles
  • 2014 – 65,870 miles
  • 2013 – 63,500 miles
  • 2012 – 60,683 miles
  • 2011 – 57,983 miles
  • 2010 – 55,435 miles
  • 2009 – 52,946 miles
  • 2008 – 50,442 miles
  • 2007 – 47,385 miles
  • 2006 – 45,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,608 miles (+2,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    880246995470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,555 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    545883808320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,524 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    305346838196
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,580 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    865441505253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass77,795 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    143755288250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,611 miles (+2,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    566039449466
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,929 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    108145920769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    479072384156
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail69,202 miles (+2,337)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    664458942381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass66,865 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    732218223620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    479150314435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,869 miles (+2,369)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    728560914352
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass63,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    897875203384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail63,500 miles (+2,817)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    245244003305
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    255162612367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,683 miles (+2,700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    448631012487
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,983 miles (+2,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    975475201396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass55,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    180817600355
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,435 miles (+2,489)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    424837800404
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass52,946 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    371217909368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,442 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    464250718326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    334820497215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,385 miles (+2,254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    372419387239
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass45,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    214111616317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 BBN

Does T557 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 BBN expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 BBN?
The MOT on T557 BBN expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 BBN done?
T557 BBN was recorded at 83,608 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has T557 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 BBN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T557 BBN 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 T557 BBN find?
T557 BBN passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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