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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T856 GANMOT history

T856 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 102,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,915 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 GAN
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 GAN was last recorded at 102,915 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,736 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,179 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,915 miles
  • 2024 – 101,736 miles
  • 2023 – 100,171 miles
  • 2022 – 98,466 miles
  • 2021 – 94,965 miles
  • 2020 – 91,691 miles
  • 2019 – 84,799 miles
  • 2018 – 75,843 miles
  • 2017 – 63,930 miles
  • 2016 – 55,343 miles
  • 2015 – 51,096 miles
  • 2014 – 46,548 miles
  • 2013 – 43,182 miles
  • 2012 – 38,091 miles
  • 2011 – 34,008 miles
  • 2010 – 32,042 miles
  • 2009 – 29,802 miles
  • 2008 – 27,568 miles
  • 2007 – 25,165 miles
  • 2006 – 22,563 miles
  • 2005 – 20,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake hose cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front brake hose cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,915 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,915 miles
    Test number
    353835078332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,736 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    906174901546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,735 miles (+1,564)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    243708472726
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,171 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    551611832024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,170 miles (+1,704)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    568196766163
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    628727225078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,465 miles (+3,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,465 miles
    Test number
    476204755763
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    328037253188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,965 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    458471453865
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    492246110207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail91,691 miles (+6,892)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    438777432131
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,799 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    464443141803
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both inner mirror lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front down pipe braket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill of floor pan corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill of floor pan corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail84,798 miles (+8,955)2 dangerous2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    916360254943
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both inner mirror lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front down pipe braket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill of floor pan corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill of floor pan corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass75,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    962949527520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,842 miles (+11,912)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    305148376966
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass63,930 miles (+8,587)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    821463226329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is perished

  17. Pass55,343 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    509063267134
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes have slight play

  18. Pass51,096 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    228227115204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    208829914223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,548 miles (+3,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    618209514215
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass43,182 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    109871023294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,179 miles (+5,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    876240623262
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass38,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    919311322261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,091 miles (+4,083)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    676321222203
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass34,008 miles (+1,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    135334821228
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated slightly

  26. Pass32,042 miles (+2,240)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    763158710293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  27. Pass29,802 miles (+2,234)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,802 miles
    Test number
    302944429461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  28. Pass27,568 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    763181628215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    101112027265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,165 miles (+2,602)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    273502827240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass22,563 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    964039106268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    20,371 miles
    Test number
    182123925278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T856 GAN

Does T856 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T856 GAN expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T856 GAN?
The MOT on T856 GAN expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T856 GAN done?
T856 GAN was recorded at 102,915 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has T856 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 GAN has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T856 GAN 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 T856 GAN find?
T856 GAN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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