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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T59 AMGMOT history

T59 AMG is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,171 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 AMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 AMG was last recorded at 97,171 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,169 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,171 miles
  • 2025 – 95,727 miles
  • 2024 – 89,723 miles
  • 2022 – 87,294 miles
  • 2021 – 85,683 miles
  • 2019 – 79,985 miles
  • 2017 – 70,716 miles
  • 2015 – 63,453 miles
  • 2013 – 52,138 miles
  • 2011 – 52,106 miles
  • 2010 – 42,541 miles
  • 2009 – 37,445 miles
  • 2008 – 34,208 miles
  • 2006 – 29,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,171 miles
  • AdvisoryLower power steering metal pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sillsRecorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,171 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    595654198509
    • AdvisoryLower power steering metal pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
  2. Fail97,169 miles (+1,442)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    850178745939
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower power steering metal pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
  3. Pass95,727 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    251218161380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,723 miles (+1)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,723 miles
    Test number
    428390378185
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing bottom corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play
  5. Fail89,722 miles (+2,428)3 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    461189668698
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing bottom corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play
  6. Pass87,294 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,294 miles
    Test number
    465441557498
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass85,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    296384761121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose metal box skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail85,683 miles (+5,698)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    754804085755
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose metal box skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass79,985 miles (+9,269)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    514643585609
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass70,716 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    971205139265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,714 miles (+7,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    460652646504
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass63,453 miles (+11,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    625534675164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,138 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    758874583199
    • Note2x front tyres starting to crack on sidewall
  14. Fail52,137 miles (+31)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    236642083468
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Note2x front tyres starting to crack on sidewall
  15. Pass52,106 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    738873881081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall
  16. Fail52,104 miles (+9,563)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,104 miles
    Test number
    489157171041
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall
  17. Pass42,541 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    610277140048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front Tyres sidewalls and treads cracking
  18. Fail42,541 miles (+5,096)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    332782740037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front Tyres sidewalls and treads cracking
  19. Pass37,445 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    851506259014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,208 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    183844048462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    683580576233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 AMG

Does T59 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 AMG is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T59 AMG?
The MOT on T59 AMG is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 AMG done?
T59 AMG was recorded at 97,171 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
Has T59 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 AMG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T59 AMG 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 T59 AMG find?
T59 AMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: lower power steering metal pipe corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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