
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass116,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 116,718 miles
- Test number
- 998302013661
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 837144286773
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
Pass97,846 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,846 miles
- Test number
- 595670973081
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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