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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T557 SFGMOT history

T557 SFG is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
104,767 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 SFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 SFG was last recorded at 104,767 miles on 8 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,757 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,767 miles
  • 2025 – 103,363 miles
  • 2024 – 102,555 miles
  • 2023 – 101,691 miles
  • 2021 – 101,215 miles
  • 2020 – 100,547 miles
  • 2018 – 99,624 miles
  • 2017 – 97,375 miles
  • 2016 – 91,586 miles
  • 2014 – 86,922 miles
  • 2013 – 83,965 miles
  • 2012 – 81,055 miles
  • 2011 – 78,456 miles
  • 2010 – 75,496 miles
  • 2009 – 68,793 miles
  • 2008 – 62,582 miles
  • 2007 – 55,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,767 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    416239640214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,757 miles (+1,394)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    237701182829
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,363 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    296818892935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,353 miles (+798)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,353 miles
    Test number
    103460774457
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,555 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    713219733912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    337163095027
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail101,691 miles (+476)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    299275633338
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass101,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    855893957865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail101,215 miles (+668)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    707272936212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass100,547 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    347114030308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,508 miles (+884)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    490779680758
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    761017746986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail99,624 miles (+2,249)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    334022634580
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass97,375 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    942240230330
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  15. Fail97,374 miles (+5,788)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,374 miles
    Test number
    518348276099
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  16. Pass91,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,586 miles
    Test number
    654658332992
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  17. Fail91,586 miles (+4,664)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,586 miles
    Test number
    455783274612
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  18. Pass86,922 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,922 miles
    Test number
    445862454477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass85,463 miles (+1,498)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    796601774012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass83,965 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    796976883050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,055 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    108074572024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,456 miles (+2,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    276903781069
    • NoteNearside front steering rack has slight play.
    • NoteOffside front steering rack has slight play.

  23. Pass75,496 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    653934670054
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass68,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    300471879094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,793 miles (+6,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    222201479050
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass62,582 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    180250978484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    591054567073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 SFG

Does T557 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 SFG is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 SFG?
The MOT on T557 SFG is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 SFG done?
T557 SFG was recorded at 104,767 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
Has T557 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 SFG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T557 SFG 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 SFG find?
T557 SFG passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger and inner sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 4 more.

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