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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,859 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass173,859 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,859 miles
    Test number
    833482954545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,576 miles
    Test number
    298808483073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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.
  10. 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)
  11. Pass153,725 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,725 miles
    Test number
    547011225188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,771 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,771 miles
    Test number
    366153994208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass137,899 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    448926293214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass128,339 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,339 miles
    Test number
    395873092471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,478 miles (+11,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,478 miles
    Test number
    128632691295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,706 miles (+11,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    973653490248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,046 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    600516899228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,685 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    321193748253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251320547289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    492496606284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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