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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V59 GHHMOT history

V59 GHH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V59 GHH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,261 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 GHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 GHH was last recorded at 74,261 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,599 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
2,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,261 miles
  • 2025 – 72,599 miles
  • 2024 – 70,504 miles
  • 2023 – 67,315 miles
  • 2022 – 65,186 miles
  • 2021 – 52,196 miles
  • 2020 – 38,390 miles
  • 2019 – 32,432 miles
  • 2018 – 30,000 miles
  • 2017 – 27,906 miles
  • 2016 – 24,461 miles
  • 2015 – 24,431 miles
  • 2014 – 24,142 miles
  • 2013 – 23,822 miles
  • 2012 – 23,764 miles
  • 2011 – 23,246 miles
  • 2010 – 22,522 miles
  • 2009 – 21,063 miles
  • 2008 – 19,858 miles
  • 2007 – 18,338 miles
  • 2006 – 16,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,261 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,261 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    648669973811
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    235950120919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail72,599 miles (+2,095)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    228364246900
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,504 miles (+3,189)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    759868223303
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,315 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    647221512297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    627442748026
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail65,186 miles (+12,990)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    133804600063
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass52,196 miles (+13,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    599688584510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,390 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    991681906690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    701751654466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail32,432 miles (+2,432)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    968180562591
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass30,000 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    514913612361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,906 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    515034734633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    790468017774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,461 miles (+30)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    639901509374
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass24,431 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    927376432764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass24,142 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    129551714290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,822 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    499143513243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,764 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    325759412257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,246 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    557271921294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,522 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,522 miles
    Test number
    954405730294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,063 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,063 miles
    Test number
    303600039431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,858 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,858 miles
    Test number
    834105838208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass18,338 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    264466037240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,637 miles
    Test number
    833947926212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 GHH

Does V59 GHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 GHH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V59 GHH?
The MOT on V59 GHH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V59 GHH done?
V59 GHH was recorded at 74,261 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
Has V59 GHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 GHH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V59 GHH 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 V59 GHH find?
V59 GHH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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