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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V68 FEYMOT history

V68 FEY is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
117,882 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 FEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 FEY was last recorded at 117,882 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 1,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2016: 99,062 miles, lower than 99,312 miles on 28 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,702 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,180 miles
Average per year
2,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,882 miles
  • 2022 – 116,702 miles
  • 2021 – 115,333 miles
  • 2019 – 114,229 miles
  • 2018 – 110,931 miles
  • 2017 – 105,519 miles
  • 2016 – 99,062 miles
  • 2015 – 93,026 miles
  • 2014 – 90,386 miles
  • 2013 – 87,696 miles
  • 2012 – 84,999 miles
  • 2011 – 82,637 miles
  • 2010 – 80,919 miles
  • 2009 – 79,088 miles
  • 2008 – 77,370 miles
  • 2007 – 74,805 miles
  • 2006 – 71,808 miles
  • 2005 – 65,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,882 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front floor coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,882 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,882 miles
    Test number
    579398933712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,702 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,702 miles
    Test number
    701381905231
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass115,333 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    906948334631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,229 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    590141855659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,173 miles (+38)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    362462167063
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail114,135 miles (+3,204)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,135 miles
    Test number
    134726784594
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits all emissions very high major running issue (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front fogs coming on with sides (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass110,931 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,931 miles
    Test number
    153537125040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor coroded
  8. Fail110,930 miles (+5,411)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,930 miles
    Test number
    788806543450
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor coroded
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears age related cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass105,519 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,519 miles
    Test number
    709546214695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Fail105,515 miles (+6,453)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    164545782880
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass99,062 miles (-250)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,062 miles
    Test number
    337337974776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,312 miles (+6,286)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    315782942539
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront flexis perished
  13. Pass93,026 miles (+2,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    586332715130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded o/s front outer tyre wall perished
  14. Pass90,386 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    839236704161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,696 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    506962313182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,999 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    629894312107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,637 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    217941311160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,919 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    843872110194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,088 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    563346609116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,370 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    420473818100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,805 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    180935417187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,808 miles (+6,553)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    394803586446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamage repaired marker on vt40
    • NoteSlightly high idle speed
  23. Pass65,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    442895765251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V68 FEY

Does V68 FEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 FEY expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 FEY?
The MOT on V68 FEY expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 FEY done?
V68 FEY was recorded at 117,882 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 2,962 miles a year.
Has V68 FEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 FEY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V68 FEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V68 FEY find?
V68 FEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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