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BMW 318

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T590 HFVMOT history

T590 HFV is a black petrol BMW 318 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 75,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,772 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
6
3 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T590 HFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T590 HFV was last recorded at 75,772 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,767 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,772 miles
  • 2025 – 72,035 miles
  • 2022 – 71,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,772 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,772 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,772 miles
    Test number
    977521090570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,767 miles (+3,732)2 dangerous11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    542457009387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top and bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    838175840736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail72,035 miles (+165)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    374088825643
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass71,870 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    538092457513
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre side walls cracking.
  6. Fail71,856 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,856 miles
    Test number
    590653102364
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre side walls cracking inner & outer.

Questions about T590 HFV

Does T590 HFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T590 HFV is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T590 HFV?
The MOT on T590 HFV is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T590 HFV done?
T590 HFV was recorded at 75,772 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has T590 HFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T590 HFV has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T590 HFV 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 T590 HFV find?
T590 HFV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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