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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V53 HPRMOT history

V53 HPR is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
105,500 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 HPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 HPR was last recorded at 105,500 miles on 27 May 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,420 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,500 miles
  • 2023 – 105,420 miles
  • 2022 – 99,136 miles
  • 2019 – 94,507 miles
  • 2018 – 91,153 miles
  • 2017 – 87,339 miles
  • 2015 – 81,619 miles
  • 2014 – 71,210 miles
  • 2012 – 55,862 miles
  • 2011 – 50,721 miles
  • 2010 – 48,377 miles
  • 2009 – 45,887 miles
  • 2008 – 42,609 miles
  • 2007 – 40,139 miles
  • 2006 – 38,499 miles
  • 2005 – 36,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,500 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,500 miles (+80)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    660644431411
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass105,420 miles (+6,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,420 miles
    Test number
    389013844941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass99,136 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    191058020969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,133 miles (+4,626)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    119186768102
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass94,507 miles (+3,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    722812514570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,153 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,153 miles
    Test number
    573376970610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,339 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    655653662503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,619 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    787550915166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,210 miles (+15,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    959456374086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,862 miles (+5,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    818968872254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass50,721 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,721 miles
    Test number
    349384661413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass48,377 miles (+2,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    680835570280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass45,887 miles (+3,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    582735789226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass42,609 miles (+2,470)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    983365288204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass40,139 miles (+1,640)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    363640727370
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass38,499 miles (+2,145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,499 miles
    Test number
    463272126432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass36,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    491512225386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V53 HPR

Does V53 HPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 HPR expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 HPR?
The MOT on V53 HPR expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 HPR done?
V53 HPR was recorded at 105,500 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has V53 HPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 HPR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V53 HPR 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 V53 HPR find?
V53 HPR passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four, and 8 more.

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