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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V45 EGFMOT history

V45 EGF is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

V45 EGF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2022
Mileage
198,111 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V45 EGF was last recorded at 198,111 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 12,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,403 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,708 miles
Average per year
7,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,111 miles
  • 2021 – 185,403 miles
  • 2020 – 182,630 miles
  • 2019 – 178,783 miles
  • 2018 – 172,366 miles
  • 2017 – 161,597 miles
  • 2016 – 149,331 miles
  • 2015 – 146,053 miles
  • 2014 – 140,274 miles
  • 2013 – 134,146 miles
  • 2012 – 126,933 miles
  • 2011 – 119,087 miles
  • 2010 – 109,346 miles
  • 2009 – 99,007 miles
  • 2008 – 88,631 miles
  • 2007 – 80,078 miles
  • 2006 – 71,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,111 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,111 miles (+12,708)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,111 miles
    Test number
    777756486096
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass185,403 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    185,403 miles
    Test number
    972285654457
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching vehicle body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corrored
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail185,403 miles (+2,773)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,403 miles
    Test number
    192828878791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching vehicle body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corrored
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass182,630 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,630 miles
    Test number
    586181723575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,629 miles (+3,846)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,629 miles
    Test number
    664819461799
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,783 miles
    Test number
    863892954011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,783 miles (+6,417)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,783 miles
    Test number
    324802027763
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass172,366 miles (+76)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,366 miles
    Test number
    207489707125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail172,290 miles (+10,693)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,290 miles
    Test number
    955107959147
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass161,597 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    408031413512
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor

  11. Fail161,417 miles (+12,086)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,417 miles
    Test number
    108628439878
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor

  12. Pass149,331 miles (+3,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    817319393127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass146,053 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    357301835416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail145,913 miles (+5,639)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,913 miles
    Test number
    376523425412
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass140,274 miles (+6,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,274 miles
    Test number
    309721534428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass134,146 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    355604033481
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail134,146 miles (+7,213)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    325804133409
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass126,933 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    126,933 miles
    Test number
    988879322259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,087 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    147104331231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,085 miles (+9,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,085 miles
    Test number
    378898421239
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass109,346 miles (+10,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,346 miles
    Test number
    763101030285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass99,007 miles (+10,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    734389139289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass88,631 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    923749938206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,078 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    300700547431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,480 miles
    Test number
    354884436492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V45 EGF

Does V45 EGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 EGF expired on 14 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 EGF?
The MOT on V45 EGF expired on 14 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 EGF done?
V45 EGF was recorded at 198,111 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 7,875 miles a year.
Has V45 EGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 EGF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V45 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 V45 EGF find?
V45 EGF failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front brake hose excessively damaged; offside front inner tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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