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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V640 DYXMOT history

V640 DYX is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
223,695 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 DYX was last recorded at 223,695 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,893 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
10,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 223,695 miles
  • 2021 – 222,893 miles
  • 2020 – 205,650 miles
  • 2019 – 181,704 miles
  • 2018 – 163,243 miles
  • 2017 – 148,676 miles
  • 2016 – 134,851 miles
  • 2015 – 117,739 miles
  • 2014 – 105,795 miles
  • 2013 – 94,491 miles
  • 2012 – 87,434 miles
  • 2011 – 67,645 miles
  • 2010 – 63,607 miles
  • 2008 – 59,171 miles
  • 2007 – 53,878 miles
  • 2006 – 46,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside sill jacking points repaired and painted.
  • AdvisorySill covers / engine under trays fitted

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,695 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    223,695 miles
    Test number
    334990898054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside sill jacking points repaired and painted.
    • AdvisorySill covers / engine under trays fitted

  2. Fail223,688 miles (+795)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,688 miles
    Test number
    989730927923
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers / engine under trays fitted

  3. Fail222,893 miles (+17,243)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,893 miles
    Test number
    735987297546
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating

  4. Pass205,650 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,650 miles
    Test number
    735797892704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail204,995 miles (+23,291)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,995 miles
    Test number
    826225247974
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass181,704 miles (+18,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,704 miles
    Test number
    716181226071
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass163,243 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,243 miles
    Test number
    631873729110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,243 miles (+14,567)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,243 miles
    Test number
    215981764254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,676 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    184325451568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail148,675 miles (+13,824)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,675 miles
    Test number
    162771761152
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass134,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,851 miles
    Test number
    711745671900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,851 miles (+17,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,851 miles
    Test number
    153088887008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass117,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    757456575098
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Fail117,739 miles (+11,944)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    627506875040
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass105,795 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    817592064099
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall cut

  16. Fail105,792 miles (+11,301)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    615490264069
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall cut

  17. Pass94,491 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    409804963085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear brakepipes slightly correded

  18. Fail94,489 miles (+7,055)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    705713863064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear brakepipes slightly correded

  19. Pass87,434 miles (+19,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    409674052030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,645 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    195560211437
    • NoteVarious brake pipes around rear axle

  21. Fail67,645 miles (+4,038)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    199350211447
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes around rear axle

  22. Pass63,607 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    660705800068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,171 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    440168458402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,878 miles (+3,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    782684257315
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to the limit outter tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to the limit outter tread

  25. Pass50,712 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    601979607018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    843080016059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V640 DYX

Does V640 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 DYX expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 DYX?
The MOT on V640 DYX expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 DYX done?
V640 DYX was recorded at 223,695 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 10,891 miles a year.
Has V640 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 DYX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V640 DYX 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 V640 DYX find?
V640 DYX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 13 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both, and 10 more.

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