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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V71 GMOMOT history

V71 GMO is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 203,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
203,905 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 GMO was last recorded at 203,905 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,105 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
8,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,905 miles
  • 2025 – 203,105 miles
  • 2024 – 202,105 miles
  • 2020 – 81,092 miles
  • 2019 – 78,480 miles
  • 2017 – 77,700 miles
  • 2016 – 75,119 miles
  • 2015 – 71,311 miles
  • 2014 – 69,088 miles
  • 2013 – 66,428 miles
  • 2012 – 63,953 miles
  • 2011 – 61,366 miles
  • 2010 – 57,495 miles
  • 2009 – 50,842 miles
  • 2007 – 45,630 miles
  • 2006 – 42,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,905 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear silencer in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,905 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    203,905 miles
    Test number
    591192383467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,105 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    203,105 miles
    Test number
    505466933797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,105 miles (+121,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,105 miles
    Test number
    681213060397
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass81,092 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    159916656628
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,480 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    248481444872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,700 miles (+2,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    955322507914
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel/brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  7. Pass75,119 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    819625827952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,115 miles (+3,804)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    174776391629
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass71,311 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    759658245951
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  10. Pass69,088 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    888865294264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Fail69,085 miles (+2,657)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    609268284294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  12. Pass66,428 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    556344203369
    • NoteApprox 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.,
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places.
    • NoteRear number plate poor.

  13. Fail66,428 miles (+2,475)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    466924003448
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteApprox 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.,
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places.
    • NoteRear number plate poor.

  14. Pass63,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    779927292228
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places.
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracking.

  15. Fail63,953 miles (+2,587)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    316502392298
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places.
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracking.

  16. Pass61,366 miles (+3,871)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    498547991228
    • NoteBoth lower arm lower bushes have slight play.
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  17. Pass57,495 miles (+6,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    552907400385
    • NoteExhaust bracket to gearbox broken.
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  18. Pass50,842 miles (+5,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    942169479287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass45,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    351277067415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,630 miles (+2,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    742914967263
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass42,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,715 miles
    Test number
    314648936480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 GMO

Does V71 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 GMO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 GMO?
The MOT on V71 GMO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 GMO done?
V71 GMO was recorded at 203,905 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,255 miles a year.
Has V71 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 GMO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on V71 GMO 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 V71 GMO find?
V71 GMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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