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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,766 cc

T743 RWTMOT history

T743 RWT is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 244,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
244,080 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 RWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 RWT was last recorded at 244,080 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2015: 128,500 miles, lower than 132,178 miles on 25 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
235,544 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,536 miles
Average per year
8,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,080 miles
  • 2025 – 235,544 miles
  • 2024 – 225,675 miles
  • 2023 – 216,086 miles
  • 2022 – 207,594 miles
  • 2021 – 204,314 miles
  • 2020 – 204,157 miles
  • 2019 – 196,210 miles
  • 2018 – 182,988 miles
  • 2017 – 169,531 miles
  • 2016 – 155,118 miles
  • 2015 – 128,500 miles
  • 2014 – 132,178 miles
  • 2013 – 121,736 miles
  • 2012 – 111,373 miles
  • 2011 – 107,759 miles
  • 2010 – 100,845 miles
  • 2009 – 93,404 miles
  • 2008 – 86,969 miles
  • 2007 – 77,060 miles
  • 2006 – 70,657 miles
  • 2005 – 63,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,080 miles (+8,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    244,080 miles
    Test number
    924497039874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass235,544 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    235,544 miles
    Test number
    258910688357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass225,675 miles (+9,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    225,675 miles
    Test number
    901736976701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass216,086 miles (+8,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    216,086 miles
    Test number
    333033513327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass207,594 miles (+3,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,594 miles
    Test number
    484645977314
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass204,314 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    204,314 miles
    Test number
    645273617841
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail204,238 miles (+81)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,238 miles
    Test number
    907911238170
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail204,157 miles (+7,947)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,157 miles
    Test number
    957272727422
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe above rear axle and diff excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass196,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    384810371429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail196,210 miles (+13,222)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    578300575835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass182,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,988 miles
    Test number
    814055406289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Fail182,988 miles (+13,457)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,988 miles
    Test number
    628121351739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass169,531 miles (+680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,531 miles
    Test number
    726783276293
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail168,851 miles (+13,733)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,851 miles
    Test number
    796109119823
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass155,118 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    207109593145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail155,115 miles (+26,615)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,115 miles
    Test number
    812939973485
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,500 miles (-3,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    981657114110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,178 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    389839524333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOf side front wheel slight binding

  19. Fail132,166 miles (+10,430)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,166 miles
    Test number
    167778724300
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOf side front wheel slight binding

  20. Pass121,736 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,736 miles
    Test number
    699275023340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    506879322307
    • NoteAirbaglight stay on.

  22. Fail111,373 miles (+3,614)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    798628822389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteAirbaglight stay on.

  23. Pass107,759 miles (+6,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    685776221312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAirbag light stay on.

  24. Fail100,845 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    143761020394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp aim has poor beam image

  25. Pass100,845 miles (+7,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    532731520349
    • NoteOffside front headlamp aim has poor beam image

  26. Fail93,404 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    102004329384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass93,404 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    680114329365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail86,969 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    323599818383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass86,969 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    900399618317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass77,060 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    320866797411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,657 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    431935006331
    • NoteBrake pads light stay on.

  32. Fail70,657 miles (+6,699)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    770185606305
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pads light stay on.

  33. Pass63,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    400135805343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T743 RWT

Does T743 RWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T743 RWT is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T743 RWT?
The MOT on T743 RWT is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T743 RWT done?
T743 RWT was recorded at 244,080 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,916 miles a year.
Has T743 RWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 RWT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T743 RWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T743 RWT find?
T743 RWT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point.

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