
BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T771 BTHMOT history
T771 BTH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 173,859 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T771 BTH
- 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
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T771 BTH was last recorded at 173,859 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 173,576 miles · 9 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 283 miles
- Average per year
- 5,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,859 miles
- 2021 – 173,576 miles
- 2020 – 170,009 miles
- 2019 – 166,782 miles
- 2018 – 162,414 miles
- 2017 – 158,820 miles
- 2015 – 153,725 miles
- 2014 – 145,771 miles
- 2013 – 137,899 miles
- 2012 – 128,339 miles
- 2011 – 118,478 miles
- 2010 – 106,706 miles
- 2009 – 95,046 miles
- 2008 – 84,685 miles
- 2006 – 68,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,859 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 173,859 miles
- Test number
- 833482954545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 173,576 miles
- Test number
- 298808483073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,553 miles (+3,544)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,553 miles
- Test number
- 991968420150
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass170,009 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 170,009 miles
- Test number
- 232927725364
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail169,995 miles (+3,213)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,995 miles
- Test number
- 849464224209
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass166,782 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 166,782 miles
- Test number
- 806449332887
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail166,766 miles (+4,352)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,766 miles
- Test number
- 213824689283
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass162,414 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 162,414 miles
- Test number
- 174136423607
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,398 miles (+3,578)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,398 miles
- Test number
- 548222117121
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rotation incorrect.
Pass158,820 miles (+5,095)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 158,820 miles
- Test number
- 979427240402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass153,725 miles (+7,954)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 153,725 miles
- Test number
- 547011225188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,771 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 145,771 miles
- Test number
- 366153994208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,726 miles (+7,827)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,726 miles
- Test number
- 257450794290
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass137,899 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 137,899 miles
- Test number
- 448926293214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,892 miles (+9,553)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,892 miles
- Test number
- 198264193296
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,339 miles (+9,861)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 128,339 miles
- Test number
- 395873092471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,478 miles (+11,772)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 118,478 miles
- Test number
- 128632691295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,706 miles (+11,660)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,706 miles
- Test number
- 973653490248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,046 miles (+10,361)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 95,046 miles
- Test number
- 600516899228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,685 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,685 miles
- Test number
- 321193748253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,668 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,668 miles
- Test number
- 233170748249
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 251320547289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,432 miles
- Test number
- 492496606284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,432 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,432 miles
- Test number
- 380556206496
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T771 BTH
- Does T771 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T771 BTH expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T771 BTH?
- The MOT on T771 BTH expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T771 BTH done?
- T771 BTH was recorded at 173,859 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
- Has T771 BTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T771 BTH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T771 BTH 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 T771 BTH find?
- T771 BTH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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