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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T799 MABMOT history

T799 MAB is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,704 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T799 MAB
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T799 MAB was last recorded at 99,704 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2021: 114,510 miles, lower than 132,411 miles on 11 Jul 2019.
  • 5 Apr 2024: 94,206 miles, lower than 115,101 miles on 31 Jan 2023.

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
97,220 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
3,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,704 miles
  • 2025 – 97,220 miles
  • 2024 – 94,206 miles
  • 2023 – 115,101 miles
  • 2021 – 114,510 miles
  • 2019 – 132,411 miles
  • 2018 – 118,891 miles
  • 2017 – 105,895 miles
  • 2016 – 91,773 miles
  • 2015 – 78,821 miles
  • 2014 – 74,232 miles
  • 2013 – 71,693 miles
  • 2012 – 68,811 miles
  • 2011 – 66,900 miles
  • 2010 – 63,869 miles
  • 2009 – 57,948 miles
  • 2008 – 52,090 miles
  • 2007 – 44,079 miles
  • 2006 – 39,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,704 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,704 miles (+2,484)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    280580786453
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass97,220 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,220 miles
    Test number
    227088847817
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,206 miles (-20,895)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,206 miles
    Test number
    205508546326
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass115,101 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    767237049698
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,510 miles (-17,901)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    624411712604
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass132,411 miles (+13,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,411 miles
    Test number
    738454611443
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass118,891 miles (+12,996)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,891 miles
    Test number
    834355702076
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edge
  8. Pass105,895 miles (+14,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,895 miles
    Test number
    286271158486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,773 miles (+12,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    441518624391
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass78,821 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    407975745000
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass74,232 miles (+2,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    199195344096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass71,693 miles (+2,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    926552953008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass68,811 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,811 miles
    Test number
    599319952062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,809 miles (+1,909)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    997044352069
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,900 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    266455651004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,869 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    123251040040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,948 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    610847659035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass52,090 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    200857758046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,079 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    992473457033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    870413456000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T799 MAB

Does T799 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T799 MAB is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T799 MAB?
The MOT on T799 MAB is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T799 MAB done?
T799 MAB was recorded at 99,704 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,004 miles a year.
Has T799 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T799 MAB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on T799 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T799 MAB find?
T799 MAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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