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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T987 KWBMOT history

T987 KWB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,965 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 KWB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 KWB was last recorded at 114,965 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,531 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
3,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,965 miles
  • 2025 – 114,531 miles
  • 2024 – 113,855 miles
  • 2023 – 113,143 miles
  • 2022 – 111,803 miles
  • 2021 – 110,310 miles
  • 2020 – 109,141 miles
  • 2019 – 107,494 miles
  • 2018 – 106,063 miles
  • 2017 – 102,676 miles
  • 2016 – 99,561 miles
  • 2015 – 96,040 miles
  • 2014 – 91,997 miles
  • 2013 – 87,910 miles
  • 2012 – 83,656 miles
  • 2011 – 78,595 miles
  • 2010 – 74,309 miles
  • 2009 – 68,493 miles
  • 2008 – 62,591 miles
  • 2007 – 54,992 miles
  • 2006 – 47,775 miles
  • 2005 – 38,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,965 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,965 miles (+434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    259972584069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corrosion

  2. Pass114,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    698903699160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm, (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded

  3. Fail114,531 miles (+676)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    294459186503
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm, (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded

  4. Pass113,855 miles (+712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    491819892935
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass113,143 miles (+1,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,143 miles
    Test number
    223620082768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross tube bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn cross tube bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,803 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,803 miles
    Test number
    138063134397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,802 miles (+1,492)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    658389174254
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,310 miles (+1,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    911413091032
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ehaust rear silencer corroded outer skin

  9. Pass109,141 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    815991513770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,494 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,494 miles
    Test number
    677796133322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,063 miles
    Test number
    598070241303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,063 miles (+3,387)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,063 miles
    Test number
    712046075633
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass102,676 miles (+3,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    310061118089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass99,561 miles (+3,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    779829979418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass96,040 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,040 miles
    Test number
    154740159882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass91,997 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    747770464215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,910 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,910 miles
    Test number
    386727163438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,656 miles (+5,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    505234162266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,595 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    929052851285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,309 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    611257750271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    963689359211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,485 miles (+5,894)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    631839459231
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  23. Pass62,591 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    542123968237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,992 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    613371167265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,775 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    590215366216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    512403255283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 KWB

Does T987 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T987 KWB is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T987 KWB?
The MOT on T987 KWB is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T987 KWB done?
T987 KWB was recorded at 114,965 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,689 miles a year.
Has T987 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 KWB has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T987 KWB 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 T987 KWB find?
T987 KWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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