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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 EGFMOT history

V43 EGF is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

V43 EGF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
83,627 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 EGF
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
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 EGF was last recorded at 83,627 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 2,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,665 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,962 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,627 miles
  • 2022 – 80,665 miles
  • 2021 – 80,464 miles
  • 2020 – 80,177 miles
  • 2019 – 78,610 miles
  • 2018 – 77,202 miles
  • 2017 – 76,026 miles
  • 2016 – 74,417 miles
  • 2015 – 72,353 miles
  • 2014 – 68,544 miles
  • 2013 – 64,940 miles
  • 2012 – 61,183 miles
  • 2011 – 55,650 miles
  • 2010 – 49,924 miles
  • 2009 – 45,124 miles
  • 2008 – 40,344 miles
  • 2006 – 35,106 miles
  • 2005 – 31,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,627 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,627 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    846845833232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass80,665 miles (+201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    275320938959
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel lines rusty and corroded
  3. Pass80,464 miles (+287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    204496914320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass80,177 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    995444436501
    • 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))
  5. Pass78,610 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    698244869538
    • 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))
  6. Pass77,202 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    771574515736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,026 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    301268483234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass74,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    974553947476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,411 miles (+2,058)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    624252044113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass72,353 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    959990255014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass68,544 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    386679244032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,940 miles (+3,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    267990063071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass61,183 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,183 miles
    Test number
    987548462065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    319953261023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,647 miles (+5,723)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    687423661098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass49,924 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    353036840044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass45,124 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    930081979000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,344 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    100363268407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,106 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    980833606388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    854949295296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 EGF

Does V43 EGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 EGF expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 EGF?
The MOT on V43 EGF expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 EGF done?
V43 EGF was recorded at 83,627 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has V43 EGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 EGF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on V43 EGF 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 V43 EGF find?
V43 EGF passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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