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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T68 ARXMOT history

T68 ARX is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,429 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 ARX
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 ARX was last recorded at 131,429 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,420 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,429 miles
  • 2025 – 131,420 miles
  • 2024 – 108,461 miles
  • 2023 – 102,948 miles
  • 2022 – 100,870 miles
  • 2021 – 97,490 miles
  • 2020 – 94,497 miles
  • 2019 – 89,501 miles
  • 2018 – 82,333 miles
  • 2017 – 77,069 miles
  • 2016 – 74,898 miles
  • 2015 – 64,626 miles
  • 2014 – 55,267 miles
  • 2013 – 46,832 miles
  • 2012 – 36,023 miles
  • 2011 – 24,916 miles
  • 2010 – 13,184 miles
  • 2009 – 11,821 miles
  • 2008 – 11,406 miles
  • 2007 – 10,409 miles
  • 2006 – 9,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,429 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,429 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    918971057539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,420 miles (+74)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    671243610552
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail131,346 miles (+22,885)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    663979252658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,461 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    271957420339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,396 miles (+22)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    120923855416
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail108,374 miles (+5,426)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    682743212856
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play clip bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,948 miles (+2,078)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    540099163199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer covering cracked/ splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer covering cracked/ splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass100,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,870 miles
    Test number
    346254094573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail100,870 miles (+3,380)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,870 miles
    Test number
    305856110515
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,490 miles (+2,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    496875427082
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass94,497 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    535143334300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,501 miles (+7,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    423888530647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting bracket corroded and fractured

  13. Pass82,333 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    606781022499
    • 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))

  14. Pass77,069 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    491667266801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass74,898 miles (+10,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    658419199675
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount corroded / front
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints

  16. Pass64,626 miles (+9,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    356308935176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,267 miles (+8,435)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    688344144130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass46,832 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    438845353159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,023 miles (+11,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    998638852110
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass24,916 miles (+11,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    367786841172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass13,184 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,184 miles
    Test number
    213258340424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,821 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,821 miles
    Test number
    224442259198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,406 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,406 miles
    Test number
    891054458169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass10,409 miles (+1,106)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,409 miles
    Test number
    621739347190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls perishing
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering track rod

  25. Pass9,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,303 miles
    Test number
    274472826134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perished. †

  26. Fail9,303 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,303 miles
    Test number
    600632226179
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perished. †

Questions about T68 ARX

Does T68 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 ARX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 ARX?
The MOT on T68 ARX is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 ARX done?
T68 ARX was recorded at 131,429 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,200 miles a year.
Has T68 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 ARX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T68 ARX 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 T68 ARX find?
T68 ARX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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