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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

T88 SOLMOT history

T88 SOL is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,289 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 SOL was last recorded at 56,289 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2013: 24,646 miles, lower than 236,637 miles on 25 Jan 2012.

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
56,233 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,289 miles
  • 2025 – 56,233 miles
  • 2024 – 55,302 miles
  • 2023 – 53,711 miles
  • 2022 – 52,004 miles
  • 2021 – 50,022 miles
  • 2020 – 48,335 miles
  • 2019 – 45,326 miles
  • 2018 – 43,435 miles
  • 2017 – 41,654 miles
  • 2016 – 38,332 miles
  • 2015 – 31,362 miles
  • 2014 – 27,160 miles
  • 2013 – 24,646 miles
  • 2012 – 236,637 miles
  • 2011 – 22,461 miles
  • 2010 – 21,256 miles
  • 2009 – 19,923 miles
  • 2008 – 18,238 miles
  • 2007 – 16,911 miles
  • 2006 – 15,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,289 miles (+56)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    747380501223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (age) 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass56,233 miles (+931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    489532846319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer sidewall of the tyre... Replacement advised... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass55,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    625735623784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail55,302 miles (+1,591)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    505492323302
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,711 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    262525983017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass52,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,004 miles
    Test number
    804105918097
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail52,004 miles (+1,982)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,004 miles
    Test number
    929232106408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass50,022 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    289604720345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,335 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    371402706879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,326 miles (+1,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    750734372952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,435 miles (+1,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    706414226987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass41,654 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    723259822198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,332 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    884831782371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,362 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,362 miles
    Test number
    167524035014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,160 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    368443624060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,646 miles (-211,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,646 miles
    Test number
    818487633084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass236,637 miles (+213,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    236,637 miles
    Test number
    187135022007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,637 miles (+1,176)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    869474022046
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass22,461 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    398515621008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,256 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,256 miles
    Test number
    840919120019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,923 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,923 miles
    Test number
    180612949073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,238 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    744267738042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,911 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,911 miles
    Test number
    250047137072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,286 miles
    Test number
    734417136086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 SOL

Does T88 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 SOL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 SOL?
The MOT on T88 SOL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 SOL done?
T88 SOL was recorded at 56,289 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
Has T88 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 SOL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 SOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T88 SOL find?
T88 SOL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (age) 195/65 15; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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