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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V59 GREMOT history

V59 GRE is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

V59 GRE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,639 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 GRE
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
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 GRE was last recorded at 114,639 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,629 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,639 miles
  • 2024 – 105,735 miles
  • 2023 – 94,255 miles
  • 2022 – 82,754 miles
  • 2021 – 65,494 miles
  • 2020 – 57,613 miles
  • 2019 – 55,404 miles
  • 2018 – 43,458 miles
  • 2017 – 29,215 miles
  • 2016 – 21,790 miles
  • 2013 – 21,770 miles
  • 2012 – 21,482 miles
  • 2011 – 19,305 miles
  • 2010 – 18,968 miles
  • 2009 – 18,496 miles
  • 2007 – 17,414 miles
  • 2006 – 15,577 miles
  • 2005 – 13,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,639 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear steel brake pipe corroded - replacement advised.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Head Lamp Lens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,639 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    869080159549
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear steel brake pipe corroded - replacement advised.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail114,629 miles (+8,894)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    153316479405
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides corroded through around the jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides corroded through around the jacking points and the NSR also has a 2nd corrosion hole at the back of the sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass105,735 miles (+11,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    307586215779
    • AdvisoryFront Both front brake pipes have slight rubbing marks.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Side of the engine and from between the engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass94,255 miles (+11,501)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    949193095984
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,754 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    650293801772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail82,753 miles (+17,259)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    946660607923
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,494 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    396604888426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head Lamp Lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,454 miles (+7,841)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    928149251180
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head Lamp Lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    796329491066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail57,613 miles (+1,726)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    535393915306
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass55,887 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    326846195563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass55,404 miles (+11,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    845089439051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass43,458 miles (+14,243)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    507482872465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,215 miles (+7,425)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    819500167601
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear on 1.6mm limit advise urgent replacement also tread cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing allowing ingress of water
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread cracking

  15. Pass21,790 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,790 miles
    Test number
    402408576170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,770 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,770 miles
    Test number
    136135883268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass21,482 miles (+2,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,482 miles
    Test number
    565953592265
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass19,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,305 miles
    Test number
    645336361238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,305 miles (+337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,305 miles
    Test number
    429565761290
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass18,968 miles (+472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,968 miles
    Test number
    361917460261
    • NoteBoth front shockabsorber bodys starting to corrode

  21. Pass18,496 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,496 miles
    Test number
    393496369233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,414 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,414 miles
    Test number
    674912187249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,577 miles
    Test number
    353482386279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,577 miles (+1,650)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,577 miles
    Test number
    602299476287
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,927 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    381390285298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,926 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,926 miles
    Test number
    923928175293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about V59 GRE

Does V59 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 GRE is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V59 GRE?
The MOT on V59 GRE is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V59 GRE done?
V59 GRE was recorded at 114,639 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,984 miles a year.
Has V59 GRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 GRE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V59 GRE 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 GRE find?
V59 GRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting bracket broken.; nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded - replacement advised.; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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