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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T896 XBXMOT history

T896 XBX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
112,705 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 XBX
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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 XBX was last recorded at 112,705 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,695 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,705 miles
  • 2021 – 108,629 miles
  • 2020 – 105,202 miles
  • 2019 – 98,801 miles
  • 2018 – 95,622 miles
  • 2017 – 91,640 miles
  • 2016 – 89,557 miles
  • 2015 – 85,669 miles
  • 2014 – 83,045 miles
  • 2012 – 73,196 miles
  • 2011 – 69,046 miles
  • 2010 – 61,357 miles
  • 2009 – 53,036 miles
  • 2008 – 45,233 miles
  • 2007 – 37,023 miles
  • 2006 – 31,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front exhaust bracket weak with corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake caliper appears to have slight dampness around rubber dust cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Alarm fault,flashers operating when doors opened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Metal brake pipes coated with grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,705 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,705 miles
    Test number
    831849134968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,695 miles (+4,066)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    152698096820
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,629 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    546504497082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    586842720758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,202 miles (+6,401)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    516982188417
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    540515131784
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail98,801 miles (+3,179)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    100104725235
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,622 miles (+3,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    789323287425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass91,640 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    141990219178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,557 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,557 miles
    Test number
    762058322306
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak with corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper appears to have slight dampness around rubber dust cover
    • AdvisoryAlarm fault,flashers operating when doors opened
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes coated with grease

  11. Fail89,553 miles (+3,884)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,553 miles
    Test number
    804975304587
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak with corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper appears to have slight dampness around rubber dust cover
    • AdvisoryAlarm fault,flashers operating when doors opened
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes coated with grease

  12. Pass85,669 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,669 miles
    Test number
    766048495061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs faces corroded

  13. Fail85,649 miles (+2,604)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,649 miles
    Test number
    737120195081
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs faces corroded

  14. Pass83,045 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    136944394074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    999846662076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,196 miles (+4,150)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    319385362017
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    189340461411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,046 miles (+7,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    468609151079
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass61,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    292630160083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,357 miles (+8,321)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    274517550033
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    512169579038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,036 miles (+7,803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    182228679074
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass45,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    481278278054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,233 miles (+8,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    504767678091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,023 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    121974677497
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

  26. Fail37,023 miles (+5,837)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    251104877063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

  27. Pass31,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    551155976008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 XBX

Does T896 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 XBX expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 XBX?
The MOT on T896 XBX expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 XBX done?
T896 XBX was recorded at 112,705 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has T896 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 XBX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T896 XBX 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 T896 XBX find?
T896 XBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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