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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V634 DPAMOT history

V634 DPA is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
116,718 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V634 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V634 DPA was last recorded at 116,718 miles on 2 May 2023, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,450 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,718 miles
  • 2022 – 116,450 miles
  • 2021 – 116,223 miles
  • 2015 – 111,334 miles
  • 2014 – 104,997 miles
  • 2013 – 97,846 miles
  • 2012 – 90,084 miles
  • 2011 – 83,879 miles
  • 2010 – 77,654 miles
  • 2009 – 69,570 miles
  • 2008 – 62,093 miles
  • 2007 – 56,516 miles
  • 2006 – 52,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2008–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    998302013661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,718 miles (+268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    261514897973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass116,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    476741575138
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail116,450 miles (+227)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    144779437796
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass116,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    737633765542
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail116,223 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    743077828637
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    837144286773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,334 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,334 miles
    Test number
    248317275018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Fail111,334 miles (+6,337)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,334 miles
    Test number
    658253175068
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass104,997 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    375183074019
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail104,997 miles (+7,151)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    857207764084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass97,846 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    595670973081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,773 miles (+7,689)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,773 miles
    Test number
    636368063063
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass90,084 miles (+6,205)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    208094972012
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light staying on
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rattles
    • NoteOil light stays on longer than normal
  15. Pass83,879 miles (+61)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    669901761085
    • NoteBOLT FOR SPLASH SHEILD CARRIER LOOSE
    • NoteENGINE MANAGENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWINDSCEEN WASHER LIGHT ON
  16. Fail83,818 miles (+6,164)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    837117151060
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBOLT FOR SPLASH SHEILD CARRIER LOOSE
    • NoteENGINE MANAGENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWINDSCEEN WASHER LIGHT ON
  17. Pass77,654 miles (+8,084)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    261258450061
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEml light on andbrake pad warning light on
  18. Pass69,570 miles (+7,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    474506559087
    • NoteBrake pad warning light staying on -- but pad seem to be ok through wheels
    • NoteEngine management light staying on
  19. Pass62,093 miles (+104)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    971873858020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning wire light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
  20. Fail61,989 miles (+5,473)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    501485048003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning wire light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
  21. Pass56,516 miles (+3,791)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    494836237000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light on and engine management light on.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass52,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    442135836062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V634 DPA

Does V634 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V634 DPA expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V634 DPA?
The MOT on V634 DPA expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V634 DPA done?
V634 DPA was recorded at 116,718 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has V634 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V634 DPA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V634 DPA 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 V634 DPA find?
V634 DPA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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