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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T609 NLKMOT history

T609 NLK is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,291 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T609 NLK
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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T609 NLK was last recorded at 146,291 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,289 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,291 miles
  • 2024 – 143,312 miles
  • 2023 – 143,238 miles
  • 2022 – 140,518 miles
  • 2021 – 133,657 miles
  • 2020 – 131,221 miles
  • 2019 – 126,321 miles
  • 2018 – 116,561 miles
  • 2017 – 104,727 miles
  • 2016 – 89,245 miles
  • 2015 – 66,926 miles
  • 2014 – 60,683 miles
  • 2013 – 55,859 miles
  • 2012 – 51,288 miles
  • 2011 – 48,760 miles
  • 2010 – 44,559 miles
  • 2009 – 39,142 miles
  • 2008 – 33,646 miles
  • 2007 – 28,536 miles
  • 2006 – 20,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,291 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,291 miles
    Test number
    493276739000
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,289 miles (+2,977)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,289 miles
    Test number
    203112947128
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,312 miles
    Test number
    615216817618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rim has small dink in outer edge

  4. Fail143,311 miles (+73)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,311 miles
    Test number
    851428273637
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have a bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rim has small dink in outer edge

  5. Fail143,238 miles (+2,720)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    309303889748
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim dent in rim outer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to other brake pipes

  6. Pass140,518 miles (+6,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,518 miles
    Test number
    416860775356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass133,657 miles (+2,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,657 miles
    Test number
    557503772182
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass131,221 miles (+267)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,221 miles
    Test number
    179128050515
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexie perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail130,954 miles (+4,633)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    186412154343
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass126,321 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,321 miles
    Test number
    893511146253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,304 miles (+9,743)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,304 miles
    Test number
    745086162337
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass116,561 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    657984363302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    649688449042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,726 miles (+15,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    223745019610
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,245 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,245 miles
    Test number
    574442789723
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,860 miles (+21,934)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    338267561966
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,926 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    306530195110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,926 miles (+6,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    916150495198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,683 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    387019674108
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass55,859 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    397404883110
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,288 miles (+2,528)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    126829672157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  22. Pass48,760 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    768407841164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,747 miles (+4,188)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    699266841173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,559 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    450186770107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre very perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall cut

  25. Fail44,544 miles (+5,402)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,544 miles
    Test number
    204415770172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre very perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall cut

  26. Pass39,142 miles (+5,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,142 miles
    Test number
    874671619177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm

  27. Pass33,646 miles (+5,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    730255038096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,536 miles (+7,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    783144837137
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  29. Pass20,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    513681116169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,688 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    701171116160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T609 NLK

Does T609 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T609 NLK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T609 NLK?
The MOT on T609 NLK is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T609 NLK done?
T609 NLK was recorded at 146,291 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has T609 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T609 NLK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T609 NLK 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 T609 NLK find?
T609 NLK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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