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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T768 ALRMOT history

T768 ALR is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
71,657 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T768 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T768 ALR was last recorded at 71,657 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,953 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
1,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,657 miles
  • 2022 – 70,953 miles
  • 2021 – 70,193 miles
  • 2019 – 68,684 miles
  • 2018 – 67,909 miles
  • 2017 – 67,580 miles
  • 2016 – 66,756 miles
  • 2015 – 66,417 miles
  • 2014 – 64,947 miles
  • 2013 – 61,167 miles
  • 2012 – 59,399 miles
  • 2011 – 58,104 miles
  • 2010 – 57,241 miles
  • 2009 – 52,607 miles
  • 2008 – 46,313 miles
  • 2007 – 42,084 miles
  • 2006 – 38,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    796606247272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail71,657 miles (+704)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    528615780941
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass70,953 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    580809340823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail70,953 miles (+760)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    586365171251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,193 miles (+1,509)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,193 miles
    Test number
    294239031250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,684 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    624307377184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,909 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    399873225569
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,580 miles (+824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    583582905173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass66,756 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    700023428347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass66,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    416747675197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,417 miles (+1,470)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    709357375121
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass64,947 miles (+3,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    679265274105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass61,167 miles (+1,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    789069563160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

  14. Pass59,399 miles (+1,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    287393272469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass58,104 miles (+863)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    618969471139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Worn

  16. Pass57,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    580184870108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail57,241 miles (+4,634)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    961024470124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass52,607 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    620897779188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,606 miles (+6,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,606 miles
    Test number
    102466879133
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass46,313 miles (+4,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    434951278100
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass42,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    133062277111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,084 miles (+3,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    991502177100
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail38,860 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    391564376185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  24. Pass38,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    624354876131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Questions about T768 ALR

Does T768 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T768 ALR expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T768 ALR?
The MOT on T768 ALR expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T768 ALR done?
T768 ALR was recorded at 71,657 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
Has T768 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T768 ALR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T768 ALR 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 T768 ALR find?
T768 ALR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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