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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

V27 DEVMOT history

V27 DEV is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,215 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 DEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 DEV was last recorded at 97,215 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,473 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,742 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,215 miles
  • 2024 – 89,473 miles
  • 2023 – 80,765 miles
  • 2022 – 72,861 miles
  • 2021 – 62,744 miles
  • 2020 – 55,878 miles
  • 2019 – 49,358 miles
  • 2018 – 41,913 miles
  • 2017 – 33,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Track Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reflector Missing

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    713172735413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Track Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reflector Missing
  2. Fail97,214 miles (+7,741)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    513059384422
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Track Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reflector Missing
  3. Pass89,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    129713926572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail89,473 miles (+8,708)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    683386706038
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Outer Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS On Dash
  5. Pass80,765 miles (+7,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    884220608778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass72,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    145251395548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail72,861 miles (+10,117)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    303577633474
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    661757068329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,744 miles (+6,866)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    279513651803
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass55,878 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    324976068881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,358 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    534324766598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,913 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,913 miles
    Test number
    341927991092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    552407603158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V27 DEV

Does V27 DEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 DEV is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V27 DEV?
The MOT on V27 DEV is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 DEV done?
V27 DEV was recorded at 97,215 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has V27 DEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 DEV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V27 DEV 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 V27 DEV find?
V27 DEV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track bar; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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