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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T978 WFBMOT history

T978 WFB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
135,234 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 WFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 WFB was last recorded at 135,234 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 3,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,598 miles · 15 Jan 2014
Between the last two tests
3,636 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,234 miles
  • 2014 – 131,598 miles
  • 2013 – 131,597 miles
  • 2012 – 122,423 miles
  • 2011 – 114,276 miles
  • 2010 – 108,021 miles
  • 2009 – 99,050 miles
  • 2008 – 84,001 miles
  • 2007 – 69,847 miles
  • 2006 – 60,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,234 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,234 miles (+3,636)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,234 miles
    Test number
    363845452486
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,598 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    598765014096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  3. Fail131,597 miles (+9,174)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    686904653313
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass122,423 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    396245122181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,936 miles (+7,660)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,936 miles
    Test number
    207959302166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  6. Pass114,276 miles (+6,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,276 miles
    Test number
    247130181111
    • NoteFront discs worn

  7. Pass108,021 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    970321310255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s mirror back missing

  8. Fail108,021 miles (+2,629)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    330480310459
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s mirror back missing

  9. Fail105,392 miles (+6,342)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    994010990023
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    450438689113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,050 miles (+15,049)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    930588089183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  12. Pass84,001 miles (+14,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    980099588178
    • 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. Pass69,847 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    944743577132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,659 miles
    Test number
    664536406244
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T978 WFB

Does T978 WFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 WFB expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 WFB?
The MOT on T978 WFB expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 WFB done?
T978 WFB was recorded at 135,234 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has T978 WFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 WFB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on T978 WFB 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 T978 WFB find?
T978 WFB passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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